WISE DEI 101 TRAINING PROGRAM
January 12, 2022 | 12:00 - 1:30PM CST
The WISE Diversity 101 virtual training program is an exciting starting point for you to begin laying the foundation for your diversity, equity, and inclusion journey.
The WISE DEI 101 training program takes an engaging, informative, and interactive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
This session provides important foundational learning to prepare you to get the most out of the WISE DEI courses within each track. Through small group discussions and experiential learning, you will
- Gain clarity on key terms and a common understanding of why it is imperative to integrate DEI into your company culture.
- Look forward to enhancing your personal awareness
- Explore tips for managing personal biases.
You will leave this session ready and wanting to learn more!
Learn more about each of our DEI development tracks scheduled for 2022 below. Each track is comprised of 6 sessions per year, with a time commitment of 3-5 hrs/per month.
Human Resources
Attract & retain diverse talent
February 9, April 13, June 8, August 10, October 12, December 14
- Recruitment and hiring best practices-Attracting & Proactively Serving Up a Diverse Talent Pool
- How to Institutionalize the DEI Platform & Make it Sustainable
- Scorecards-How & What to Measure
- Business Resource Groups-Launching Sustainable Programs
- Race Discussion: One Size does not Fit All-Elements to Consider when Responding to a Situation
- Onboarding Diverse Talent
Leadership
Lead diverse teams
February 16, April 20, June 15, August 17, October 19, December 14
- From Unconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion & Leadership
- A Leaders Role in a DEI Effort
- What Does it Mean to Lead Inclusively?
- The Business Case-The Changing Consumer
- Everyone has a Role in DEI-Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander
- What to Expect From the DEI Journey
Individual Contributor
Learn and grow
February 23, April 27, June 22, August 24, October 26, December 14
- Know Thyself: Self Assessment & Action Planning
- Business Case for DEI – How to Have a Conversation with Your Leadership About the Importance of DEI
- Resonant Leadership/Emotional Intelligence
- Handling Difficult Situations & People – Respecting Diversity in Co-workers & Initiating Smart Conversations About Workplace Identity
- Self-Reflection – Understanding Your History
- How to Share What I Learn with Colleagues