Delivery: Online | Est. Length: 4 Seat Hours | Price: $200.00
Course Overview
The NCTI Maximizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging course addresses the shared human need to feel respected and appreciated. While supporting a diverse culture is critical for legal compliance, it has also become a significant business strategy for innovation.
A clear understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) fosters a more creative and productive workplace. In this course, students will move beyond “tolerance” to true inclusion. You will learn practical strategies to fight Unconscious Bias, promote “Diversity of Thought,” and master the nuts and bolts of compliance regarding Equal Opportunity and harassment-free environments.
Who Should Attend:
- Emerging Leaders
- HR Professionals
- Team Supervisors
- All Employees (Compliance Training)
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to identify the cost of hostile work environments and implement the “FACE” strategy to build a culture of belonging.
Core Competencies:
- Appreciating Diversity: Explain why diversity matters beyond the statistics, adopting a “learning stance” to value diversity of thought and background.
- Inclusion & Belonging: Distinguish between equity, inclusion, and belonging. Identify the origins of Bias and how to combat unhelpful prejudices in the workplace.
- Organizational Culture: Describe the power of culture and how to use specific “touch points” to foster respect.
- Compliance Essentials: Define acceptable behaviors and avoid legal pitfalls related to Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Bullying.
- Strategy: Explain the advantages of equity and belonging as drivers for organizational effectiveness and employee retention.
Certification and Benefits
Build a Culture of Respect
This course not only helps mitigate legal risk but also earns credit toward the NCTI Emerging Leader Certification.
Additional Benefits:
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
- Conflict Reduction: Learn to recognize the cost of hostile work environments and stop bullying before it starts.
- Mentorship: Understand the role of mentoring in promoting a healthy, inclusive culture.
Course Outline
Module 1: Appreciating Diversity
- Understanding views and diversity statistics.
- Diversity of thought vs. traditional programs.
- Adopting a learning stance.
Module 2: Inclusion for Organizational Effectiveness
- Defining Equity, Belonging, and the need to belong.
- Bias: Origins, types, and fighting unhelpful bias.
- Tolerance vs. Inclusion and the FACE model.
Module 3: Compliance
- Ensuring Equal Opportunity.
- Harassment: Sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
- Promoting a healthy culture through mentoring.