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- Virtual, Classroom or Blended Learning: 6 hours over 1-3 weeks
In this highly interactive program, we will explore the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), with self-awareness and inquiry as a starting place. We’ll discover how our own relationship to privilege has impacted our access to opportunity, looking at the dimensions of diversity that have shaped our experience. Next, we’ll delve into the impact of bias and stereotyping on individuals and groups, learning techniques for mitigating bias and building ally skills.
Through a variety of team activities, scenario work, videos, and role-play, we will investigate concrete ways to foster an environment of psychological safety, where traditional assumptions are questioned and mistakes are reframed as learning opportunities. We’ll explore the connection between a sense of belonging and active engagement at work. We will also learn guidelines for initiating — and continuing — “difficult” conversations, with a focus on active listening and empathy.
Wherever you are in your DE&I journey, this program will help you move closer to creating a culture of conscious inclusion, where everyone feels welcome to grow, connect, and contribute.
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The Tackling Bias and Creating Inclusion Learning Journey is a highly-interactive program focused on building the mindset and skill set women need to be confident and successful in leadership roles.
Program Components
- Pre-Program Assessment
- 3 Learning Sessions (6 learning hours in total)
- Self-Paced “Bridge” Learning Assignments
- One 30 minute Individual 1-1 Coaching Session (optional)
Target Audience
This workshop was designed for individuals in any position and at any level who are interested in learning more about the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Program Objectives
- Describe the connection between the brain’s hard wiring and cognitive biases.
- Discover specific unconscious biases that may exist for you personally.
- Articulate the longitudinal impact of bias on members of non-dominant groups.
- Identify concrete actions you can take to counteract biases and stereotypes.
- Define specific “ally skills” and behaviors for building inclusion.
- Describe the path to action for moving from bystander to ally.
- Apply ally skills to real-life scenarios.
- Identify guidelines for initiating and continuing critical DE&I conversations at work.
Program Topics and Activities
Pre-Program Assessment
Before the program start, participants will take the Implicit Association Test.
Session 1: Exploring Bias and Belonging
The goal of this session is to enable you to recognize and mitigate the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace.
Topics:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I): An Overview
- The Importance of Belonging
- Connecting DE&I to Your Organization’s Values and Business Benefits
- Exploring Cognitive Bias
- The Impact of Bias in the Workplace
- Actions to Mitigate Bias
Bridge Learning Assignment: Take an online implicit association test
Session 2: Dimensions of Diversity
The goal of this session is to broaden your perspective around your and others’ experiences of dimensions of diversity, power, and privilege.
Topics:
- Opening Activities
- The Danger of a Single Story
- Unpacking Stereotypes
- Exploring the Diversity Dimensions
- Diversity Factors, Roles, and Identity
- Power and Privilege
Bridge Learning Assignment
Session 3: Building a Culture of Inclusion
The goal of this session is to broaden your perspective around your and others’ experiences of dimensions of diversity, power, and privilege.
Topics:
- Revisiting Power and Privilege
- DE&I Aspirations and Goals
- Moving from Bystander to Ally
- Inclusive Behaviors
- Building Inclusion: Scenario
For full program details, view the brochure or contact info@corpedgroup.com.
MDV1454R-6 Course Code
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