Inclusive Organizations - Executive Training
Inclusive Organizations - Executive Training
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Description
Driving positive change and overall success through knowledge, understanding and action.
This program is a part of HR Tech Group’s Diversity and Inclusion Tech Project to increase the attraction, retention and advancement of women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, people of colour and individuals who identify as LGBTQIAS+ in addition to all under-represented groups in skilled occupations in B.C.’s technology sector.
Learning Outcomes:
We are inviting executives, who want to learn about the positive impact diversity and inclusion practices can have on their tech organization, to participate in our Executive D&I Training. You will have the opportunity to learn about the success other leaders have seen, while identifying your own personal barriers and the areas of growth that are possible for your organization.
1. Articulate the competitive advantage of developing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture
2. Understand diversity and inclusion at a systematic level
3. Appreciate C-Suite’s strategic role, influence and decision-making power to substantially impact
diversity and inclusion within their organization.
4. Explain societal and organizational barriers for women, Indigenous individuals, people living
with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups such as immigrants and members of the
LGBTQIAS+ community.
5. Through self-assessment, identify underlying beliefs, areas of privilege and personal bias.
6. Articulate a compelling diversity and inclusion vision for your organization.
7. Understand what other tech companies are doing for D&I and learn from other leaders in the
sector who are already taking the necessary actions and seeing success.
8. Identify key strategies and tactics to open dialogue, reduce and overcome barriers, shift
perspectives and promote diversity and inclusion.
9. Identify one or more strategic actions you can take after the program to build a more diverse
and inclusive organization.
10. A commitment to take action through understanding your own assumptions and limitations or
allocating the proper resources to make a change and move forward.
Facilitators: Chanelle Tye, Chastity Davis, Kathy Gibson & Stephanie Hollingshead – see bios below.
Prerequisites:
1. C-Suite level positions including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Founders and Board Directors in BC’s Tech sector
2. Leaders should have an interest in:
- Understanding and challenging personal beliefs and perspectives.
- Driving change through internal D&I initiatives.
- Building a broader, more diverse network within and outside of their organization.
https://www.hrtechgroup.com/cpages/diversity-and-inclusion-training
Free
Victoria, BC
Course Location: Delivered virtually via Zoom
https://www.hrtechgroup.com/cpages/diversity-and-inclusion-training
All sessions will run virtually from 8:30am – 12:30pm PT.
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