Designing and Facilitating Diversity Training

Overview

This course equips professionals with essential skills to design, facilitate, and sustain impactful training programs. Participants will learn to assess organizational enablers and barriers to DEI initiatives, design tailored workshops that align with organizational strategies, and manage group dynamics to foster productive learning environments.

Through a comprehensive curriculum that includes case studies, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises, learners will gain expertise in adapting training to various learning styles and leveraging data to maximize DEI outcomes.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Understanding key DEI concepts and terminologies
Importance of DEI in organizational settings
• Assessing Organizational Enablers and Barriers
Identifying existing DEI initiatives and gaps
Analyzing cultural and structural enablers and barriers
Tools and methods for assessment
• Designing Tailored DEI Workshops
Aligning DEI workshops with organizational strategies
Crafting objectives and learning outcomes for DEI training
Developing content for diverse learning styles
Incorporating inclusive practices and language
• Facilitation Skills for DEI Training
Managing group dynamics and fostering inclusive environments
Techniques for effective communication and engagement
Handling resistance and challenging discussions
• Sustaining Impactful DEI Training Programs
Strategies for ongoing learning and development
Building support and advocacy within the organization
Establishing metrics and evaluation methods for success
• Adapting Training to Various Learning Styles
Understanding different learning styles and preferences
Creating flexible and adaptive training modules
• Leveraging Data to Maximize DEI Outcomes
Collecting and analyzing data for continuous improvement
Using data to demonstrate impact and guide future initiatives
• Case Studies and Real-World Scenarios
Analyzing successful DEI training programs
Lessons learned from DEI challenges and successes
• Practical Exercises and Role-Playing
Design and facilitate mock DEI workshops
Practice facilitation and receive feedback
• Final Project
Develop a comprehensive DEI training proposal tailored to a specific organizational context

Taught by

Mark Williams

Subjects

Business