PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Numerous research studies confirm that inclusive workplace cultures abound in innovation, productivity and profitability. In this  enlightening, scenario-based course, you will discover the characteristics and impact of an inclusive workplace. Through meaningful discussions that highlight what an inclusive workplace culture is, why it matters, and how to develop one, you will acquire  tools and techniques to foster a positive culture of inclusion for  your staff. You will learn how to make mindful decisions, support  sustainable change, and build strong initiatives to engage, develop and motivate your employees.
 
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
Identify components of workplace culture and the impact on inclusivity
Explore techniques to create, maintain, and measure an inclusive  workplace through communication, mentorship, hiring practices,  executive level support, facilitation, listening, data reporting, and  training
Apply strategies that foster inclusion to common workplace  situations by addressing implicit bias, making mindful decisions,  and reinforcing positive change
Embrace and foster all talents in a workplace where people thrive
 
PROGRAM OUTLINE
SECTION 1: Introduction
 
SECTION 2: Connecting to Inclusive Culture  and Moving Toward Authenticity
The Inclusive Culture  Roadmap
How Do You See Yourself?  (Your Diversity Story)
How Do You See the  World? (Unconscious Bias)
Diversity, Inclusion,  Belonging, Equity &  Allyship – How Do They  Fit Together?
Critical Inclusive Culture  Conversations
Inclusive Culture Scenario
Application Exercise
 
SECTION 3: Making a Case for Inclusive Workplace Culture
The Changing World of Work/The Changing World of the  Worker
Inclusive Culture for Better Workplaces/Better World
The Inclusive Culture Business Imperative
Inclusive Culture Scenario
Application Exercise
 
SECTION 4:
Components of Culture
How Does Culture Happen?
Assessing Culture and Inclusion
Inclusive Culture Scenario
Application Exercise
 
SECTION 5: Creating Culture Intentionally
The Journey toward Inclusive Culture
HR as a Change Agent and Key Cultural Influencer
Cultural Partners
Cultural Institutions
Cultural Levers
Operationalizing Values
Creating an Inclusive Culture Strategy with Design Thinking
Case Study
Application Exercise
 
SECTION 6: Managing and Sustaining a Changing Culture
Managing and Sustaining Change
Communicating Inclusive Culture Stories and Reporting
Inclusive Culture Scenario
Application Exercise
 
SECTION 7: The Ending and the Beginning
Putting it All Together
Application Exercise: My Inclusive Culture Roadmap
Course Conclusion
 
Recertification
SHRM: 15 PDCs