The main challenge with any large diverse workforce, agency, or organization that deals with the public good is cultivating a genuine culture of respect among its internal and external stakeholders based on a single unifying DEIA framework. Creating this culture requires an understanding of bias, diversity, and equality and the subtle ways they must be addressed to ensure a fair administration of access and justice, build impactful agency results, and generate meaningful positive change. Anti-racism is not just a conceptual value; it is a concrete goal that will only be achieved when operationalized via practical strategies. Using a five-phase work plan, Elevate will work with an appointed DEI advisory council to develop an all-encompassing strategic framework that encourages change within your organization’s current DEI practices.
Diversity and Inclusion Awareness
Navigating Difficult Conversations
How to Implement Diversity and Inclusion
RECOMMENDED EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TRAINING
Objectives:
Help employees understand the importance and the impact of working in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Four (4) one-hour training sessions on the following topics:
Ten (10) one-hour facilitated discussions about diversity, equity, inclusion, and race
Objectives:
Five Phase Work Plan
PHASE 1 – Kick-Off – Elevate will work with you to help determine an Advisory Council consisting of a diverse group of your organization’s top-level employees
PHASE 2 – Charter Development/Fact-Finding Using Elevate’s 6-step proven process, ENGAGE, we will review current policies & obtain a better understanding of the Advisory Councils Priorities & create a DEI plan that aligns with your organization’s mission.
PHASE 3 – DEIA Plan Development Create a DEIA plan aligned with the Advisory Council’s strategic plan to include: Newly created and/or modified existing hiring practices, government policies, procedures, community engagement, and ongoing staff training.
PHASE 4 – Staff Training Delivery – Develop an organizational training program with recommended trainings for both leaders, managers, & supervisors, and another for employees.
PHASE 5 – Quality Assurance Plan Every three (3) months after completing and implementing the Advisory Council’s DEIA Plan, Elevate will use fourteen (14) diversity and inclusion metrics to diagnose risk areas and opportunities, track the progress of initiatives, and calculate the Advisory Council’s return on investment.
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Elevate BDG is a professional skills training, coaching, consulting, and workforce management company that makes your employees better. Our diverse roster of trainers, customized training topics, and remote training solutions ensure your staff, managers, and executives will reach their peak workforce potential.