Creating a Best-in-Class Diversity Strategy
April 21 - 22, 2008 (8:00am - 5:00pm)
June 25 - 26, 2008 (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Course Description
Dramatic demographic shifts are driving many organizations to create diversity initiatives to help the business attract and retain top talent, diversify the workforce, and enter emerging markets. Unfortunately many companies fall into implementing diversity activities which do not successfully achieve their desired goals. This course will guide leaders through the development of a Tailored Best-in-Class Diversity Strategy. Dr. Jones has developed 13 critical components which work together to support private and public sector companies in leading their industry in the area of diversity and inclusion. The Best-in-Class Diversity Strategy can also get your diversity efforts unstuck and help to gain buy-in from senior leadership. You will learn how to create a Tailored Best-in-Class Diversity Strategy that will help your organization avoid “diversity activity mode.”
Course Focus Areas: Diversity & inclusion, organization development, strategic change management, and creating a culture of inclusion for higher performance
Key Points of Course:
- 3 Strategic drivers to help avoid “diversity activity mode”
- 13 components to create a Best-in-Class Diversity Strategy
- Exchange diversity best practices with colleagues
Important Things Attendees Will Learn:
- How to create a Tailored Best-in-Class Diversity Strategy
- Practical tools to effectively create higher performance through a culture of inclusion that leverages diversity