Diverse thinking: an intro to DEI

Masterclass

Diverse thinking: an intro to DEI

Preview the Masterclass

Is your D&I policy making a difference at work?

Yes - very positive
Yes - a great start
Not sure
Not at all

The Challenge: Diversity and inclusion are at the top of agendas everywhere. But DEI inspires fear and apathy equally - what if I get it wrong? Why should I bother? Engaging in DEI conversations is tough.

The Solution: This masterclass and learning path look at the foundation issues and give practical ways for everyone to make a positive impact, benefiting themselves and others.

The Results:

Greater confidence
Better awareness
Inclusive behaviors

Diverse thinking: an intro to DEI

	INPUT	OUTPUT
Context setting	Poll: Why are you attending this session? Chat: What do diversity and inclusion mean to you?	Visibility for facilitator and introduction to the topic.
	A common starting place: defining diversity, equity and inclusion. Video: Why should I care about diversity? Is the business case for diversity important? Some of the issues around ‘selling’ the benefits of diversity.	An understanding of the need to address the topic.
	Deliberate discrimination vs microaggressions. Unconscious bias. The personal cost of inequity.	Identifying the challenges.
Making change	Changing society, organizations and structures.	Looking at ways we can build equity and change.
Making change	Culturally intelligent inclusion – how CQ can help you make an individual difference.	Practical steps to change within the CQ framework.
Summary and next steps	What good practice have you seen? Sharing learning examples.	Social learning from others.
Summary and next steps	Putting learning into practice: next steps and further learning.	Tools and resources to continue learning.