Schedule/Learning Modules
Each 2-hour session will include approximately a mix of two 30-minute learning modules, large group discussion and small group coaching sessions.
The group (max 20) will meet once a month.
MONTH 1: Introductions and Discovery
- Group introductions and sharing of experiences, review of 6 month curriculum
- Introduction to the ten attributes and skills of successful DEI leaders
- Starting the journey - the discovery process
- Coaching – self reflection on how you would rate yourself on the 10 attributes
MONTH 2: Assessing where we are
- Introduction to change – DEI will create organizational change
- Methods and types of assessment (Al)
- Coaching – How to leverage yourself as the instrument of change
MONTH 3: Starting to move forward - Conveying the results and the business case and Gaining Buy-in
- Utilizing results to develop strategy
- Developing and Communicating the business case
- Coaching – connecting DEI to your organization’s strategy
MONTH 4: Accelerating the journey - Building the strategy
- Components of a DEI strategy
- Building allies in this work, leading as mentor and engaging the entire team
- Coaching – Making the DEI strategy yours, how to gain buy in
MONTH 5: Having the roadmap and the gas for the trip - Executing the Strategy: The Practicalities, Tools and Tips
- Leveraging DEI Councils and Employee Resource Groups, and best practices on inclusive recruiting, to drive DEI success
- Session 9: Measuring and communicating your success – setting up metrics and scorecards
- Coaching – practicalities for creating metrics, how to package and communicate
MONTH 6: Journeying with Excellence – Key Skills as a DEI Leader
- Characteristics of an Emotional Intelligent / Culturally Competent Leader and Handling triggers
- Overcoming barriers – how to handle the naysayers and antagonists, being a courageous leader
- Coaching – exploring your emotional intelligence, role playing on handling tough situations
- Wrap and evaluation