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Has your diversity initiative stalled as a result of the current economy, or perhaps you perceive that it has never had any real traction?  Have you struggled to put together a sound Business Case, or done a masterful job of creating your organization’s Business Case and still can’t seem to get the buy-in to move forward in a meaningful way?  Do you feel “caught in the middle” between all of the employees who confide in you about the barriers they experience at work, and your senior executives who truly don’t believe that there are any “diversity problems or issues” in the organization?  Is your organization struggling to attract top-notch candidates from diverse backgrounds, or able to recruit them only to lose them within their first three years?

If you are experiencing any of these challenges with your diversity/inclusion efforts, please sign up for our complimentary webinar series which are designed to address these specific questions and more!  

Patricia Pope, CEO of Pope & Associates, the organization that coined the term “diversity” in 1977 to refer to the changing demographics of the US workforce will share insights and practical strategies based on over 30 years of specializing in diversity, inclusion and culture change.  Her company has worked with over 250 of the Fortune 500, as well as many other non-profit, education and government organizations and has trained over 800,000 participants.

Website link – www.DiversityUniversity.com

To request Schedule and register for any or all of these FREE webinars: http://www.diversityuniversity.com/diversity_webinars.php

Changing Landscape of Diversity/Inclusion  (August 26, 2009) (Completed)

* Understanding the inherent challenge of diversity as well as the “paradox” of diversity
* Clarifying terms and developing a common language
* Importance of leadership commitment and why it’s often difficult to obtain meaningful commitment even when they “intellectually buy-in to the business case”
* Differentiating between “activity” and implementing a meaningful strategy for change
* Identifying the “hidden costs” of not creating a diverse and inclusive workplace

Assessing Your Diversity/Inclusion Initiative (Oct. 22, 2009)

* What causes organizations to move forward in a meaningful way?
* What are the typical “drivers” that cause most organizations to begin or re-energize their diversity/inclusion initiative?
* Where would you locate your organization’s commitment on a “Readiness for Change Continuum?”
* Why is training alone insufficient to create meaningful change?


Cultural Audits (Nov. 12, 2009)

* What is a Cultural Audit, what’s involved, and why are they an important element of a diversity/inclusion initiative?
* Are employee satisfaction and/or engagement surveys similar or different than a Cultural Audit?
* What do organizations need to do to insure that the findings of a Cultural Audit don’t end up being used against them?
* Who is typically responsible internally for Cultural Audit projects and insuring that the findings lead to goals, action plans and ongoing measurement of progress?


Diversity/Inclusion Training (Dec. 10, 2009)

* What is diversity/inclusion training really?
* Why are different types of training needed within the same organization?
* How do you know if you’re getting a “return on investment” on training?  
* Pros and Cons of using internal versus external trainers?
* E-learning, instructor-led or blended approaches….what works?
* How do organizations sustain motivation and commitment after training?


Recruiting and Retention (Jan., 2009)

* How can organizations compete for top-notch talent from diverse backgrounds?
* What are three things that diverse candidates are more likely to care more about than others?
* Why are many organizations able to effectively recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds but are unable to keep them?
* What is one of the primary dynamics that causes many leaders to dismiss data about unwanted turnover?
* What are specific steps organizations can take to improve results in recruiting and retention?

 

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