Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: DEI Strategies for Business Impact

The concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t new, but recent shifts in culture have brought them to the forefront and shown how far we still have to go. It’s up to organisations to pick up the baton and continue the progress – not only because Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ultimately benefits their bottom line but also because consumers now expect increased levels of social responsibility as the norm.

This 6-week programme will help you understand the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and gain actionable insights. At the end of the programme, you’ll put the knowledge and tools you’ve acquired to work in a capstone project: creating a DEI strategy for your own organisation.

Gain a solid understanding of diversity, from the different types of diversity and why diversity matters to related opportunities and obstacles as well as successes and failures.

Explore cognitive and behavioural biases, including 5 major organisational practices that hinder diversity and three myths that stand in its way.

Learn the essentials of crafting inclusive job ads and unbiased interview protocols, and get a comprehensive look at the evaluation process, including compensation, promotion and performance reviews.

Take a deeper dive into data, with a focus on bias-free assessments, evaluating DEI in your organisation and using data for personnel decisions.

On their own, diversity trainings are insufficient to effect meaningful organisational change. Explore complementary strategies including engagement, contact, focus, accountability and transparency.

Discover how to design, communicate and implement DEI strategy while avoiding resistance from the majority (and unintended negative consequences) and building allyship.