Leading in a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Culture (Live Online)

A diverse team with unique individual perspectives can deliver exceptional results. Having such a team calls for a leader with an arsenal of inclusive leadership practices and keen self-awareness.This course gives you deeper insights into yourself, your team, and the benefits of inclusion at all levels in your organization. Through self-assessments, case studies, and proven hands-on activities, you’ll develop competencies and get tools to create an environment fueled by engagement and innovation. In addition, you’ll learn to apply a roadmap that ensures that all are heard, recognized, and appreciated—so productivity can soar.Course ObjectivesUnderstand the Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion. Define Diversity and Inclusion and Describe Their Influence on Day-to-Day Interactions and Decision-Making Processes. Recognize the Manner in Which Culture Impacts Our Behaviors, Beliefs, Perceptions, and Responses to Others. Understand the Impact of Culture on the Way We Communicate, Build Relationships, and Lead Teams. Demonstrate the Ability to Engage in Difficult Conversations and Manage Conflict. Develop Cross-Cultural Competencies and Messaging Skills That Move Us to Commitment and Action. Develop a Personal Vision to Apply Seminar Learning That Embraces Diversity and Supports an Inclusive EnvironmentHow Will You BenefitRecognize the issues and value of D&I at the personal, team, and organizational levelsBecome a more inclusive leader by recognizing strengths and growth opportunities for yourself and for othersCommunicate effectively and inclusively in a diverse environmentArticulate how operating from biases impacts innovation, productivity, and engagementAnalyze diversity and cultural competencies in the context of talent managementHarness the power of differences to boost team performance and collaborationManage disagreements, misunderstandings, and conflictWhat Will You CoverIntroduction to diversity and inclusionHow culture impacts our perceptions, beliefs, behaviors, and responsesBridging communication differencesApplying cross-cultural communication and messaging skills that move people to commitment and actionRecognizing and responding effectively and appropriately to diversity and inclusion dynamicsKnowing how to be an actively inclusive leaderUnderstanding the primary source of unconscious bias, micro-inequities, and micro advantagesConducting dialogues about unconscious bias with peers, managers, and subordinates to improve communication, services to clients, and team collaborationLeading a successful multicultural team and inclusive meetings  Dialogue: having difficult conversations Practicing facilitating and engaging in successful difficult conversationsDeveloping your vision and plan for an inclusive workplace and teamsWho Should AttendManagers and leaders who want to promote and lead an increasingly diverse workforce and client base, and promote an inclusive environment; diversity and inclusion leaders; learning and development professionals.