Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
Develop Your Leaders for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging
In today’s global and multicultural business environment, developing empathy, awareness of unconscious biases, and inclusion competencies in people managers is key to cultivating an equitable workplace where all talents can thrive. As an organization committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and respected, a critical next step is equipping people managers with the skills and mindset to champion diversity initiatives. Our highly-interactive, research-backed workshop is designed to move beyond compliance to true culture change. Participants will gain practical tools to better understand different perspectives, break down barriers, leverage diversity as a competitive advantage, and create an environment where every employee belongs. Space is limited – inquire today to reserve your spot for this impactful learning experience. teams.
Target Audience
- Recognize their own unconscious biases and blind spots
- Apply empathy and perspective-taking to better understand others
- Foster inclusion and belonging by breaking down “us vs. them” divisions
- Leverage diversity of thought as a strategic advantage
Address microaggressions and promote psychological safety
Learning Objectives (2-Day Workshop)
1. Understand the essence of transformative leadership in MNCs.
2. Develop self-awareness and adaptability in leadership styles.
3. Master conflict resolution and emotional management for team cohesion.
4. Learn effective team formation and development strategies.
5. Develop basic coaching skills using the GROW model.
Overview of Content
- Impact of biases and barriers on team performance
- Personal empathy assessment and group discussion
- Levers of inclusion – language, behaviors, decision-making
- Business case for diversity beyond compliance
- Tools for difficult conversations and conflict resolution
- Action planning for diversity goals
Benefits
Increased awareness, equitable team culture, retention of top diverse talent, innovation through diverse perspectives, compliance with employment laws.
Course Content Lesson Plan
Day 1:
Icebreaker introductions
Workshop objectives overview
Baseline diversity assessment
Group sharing on importance of DEI
Understanding Unconscious Bias
Implicit Association Test demonstration
Common biases interactive activity
Personal reflections
The Power of Perspective-Taking
Empathy exercises in pairs/groups
Identifying different lived experiences
Sharing perspectives
Day 2:
Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace
Case study on barriers to inclusion
Levers of inclusion discussion
Inclusive leadership assessment
Cultural Competence in Action
Microaggression scenarios practice
Tools for difficult conversations
Psychological safety discussion
Sustaining Diversity Momentum
DEI goal planning in teams
Best practice sharing
Workshop evaluation and closing reflections
Note: This 2-day lesson plan can be tailored as needed for your organization’s context, with timing added for each activity/session. The workshop is designed to be highly interactive with application of learning to real-world scenarios.