Navigating Today’s Shifting Landscape as a DEI Facilitator

Overcoming Pushback and Polarization in DEI Initiatives

Created by: Mark Williams
Founder, The Inclusion Channel

What Will I Learn?

• Learn strategies to facilitate meaningful DEI workshops during social disruption.
• Understand the social, political, economic, and technological forces that fuel DEI dynamics in organizations.
• Identify visible and hidden dimensions of identity in yourself and your organization.
• Recognize and navigate social group identity and power dynamics in DEI workshops.
• Understand the historical and contemporary presence and context of social legacies in DEI.
• Learn about the conflicting values and worldviews influencing DEI.
• Shed light on the learners' unique characteristics and the personal sensitivities related to their dimensions of identity.
• Equip learners with the tools to manage emotional responses and navigate their hot buttons and associated triggers.

Requirements

• Basic DEI Knowledge: Entrants should have a foundational grasp of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to facilitate deeper exploration of these topics.
• DEI Experience: Ideal for those with at least two years in DEI-related roles (facilitation, coaching, program administration) looking to deepen their impact.
• Workshop Participation: Previous participation in DEI workshops is beneficial for understanding diverse educational settings and learning dynamics.
• Adult Learning Design Skills: Competency in designing engaging and impactful learning experiences for adults is key.
• Openness and Reflectivity: A commitment to self-exploration, bias examination, and engagement in reflective practices enhances the learning journey.
• Technical Requirements: Reliable internet access and suitable technology (computer or tablet) are essential for full course participation.

Target audience

• This course is tailored for individuals stepping into DEI roles for the first time, as well as seasoned practitioners seeking to enhance their skills amidst today's polarized and challenging environment. Ideal participants include HR professionals, team leaders, organizational development specialists, DEI practitioners, coaches and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of DEI design and facilitation. Participants will range from those seeking foundational knowledge in DEI principles to those aiming to implement innovative strategies to overcome current DEI challenges.