What you'll learn:
- Learn strategies to facilitate meaningful DEI workshops during social disruption.
- Understand the social, political, economic, and technological forces that fuel DEI dynamics in organizations.
- Identify visible and hidden dimensions of identity in yourself and your organization.
- Recognize and navigate social group identity and power dynamics in DEI workshops.
- Understand the historical and contemporary presence and context of social legacies in DEI.
- Learn about the conflicting values and worldviews influencing DEI.
- Shed light on the learners' unique characteristics and the personal sensitivities related to their dimensions of identity.
- Equip learners with the tools to manage emotional responses and navigate their hot buttons and associated triggers.
Navigating Today's Shifting Landscape as a DEI Facilitator is crafted to empower both new and seasoned DEI facilitators with the tools, knowledge, and strategies required to effectively address and navigate the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion within today's organizations and social climate. Through eight detailed sections, learners will engage with a range of topics from foundational DEI principles to advanced facilitation strategies in the face of societal pushback and organizational resistance. This course combines theoretical insights with practical applications, facilitating a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics of DEI in the modern workplace. In addition to expert lectures and roundtable discussions, we've prepared several worksheets and assessments to help you self-assess where you are starting from and to help you tackle the larger issues facilitators face when developing training for organizations of all sizes.
As a learner, you'll gain the insights and skills necessary to design and facilitate effective DEI learning experiences, capable of navigating the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion from personal to global levels within any organization. This comprehensive approach ensures learners are prepared to create impactful, inclusive, and equitable DEI programs that resonate with diverse organizational stakeholders, fostering a culture of understanding and empathy in today's dynamic societal landscape.
