DEI Council Certificate Program

Although what they’re called varies, DEI councils play a pivotal role in leading an organization’s DEI program. These groups are made up of employees at all levels who manage DEI initiatives and commit to making the workplace more inclusive, equitable, and accessible. Ensure your DEI council is driving organizational impact with TDM’s certificate program.

Format

In-person or virtual

Length

4 hours

Certificate

Awarded after completion

Model

Instructor-led and interactive

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Key Takeaways

  • Level set on foundational DEI terms and concepts
  • Understand the role of a council member along with tips on how to be an inclusive leader
  • Learn best practices for DEI implementation and DEI council membership
  • Evaluate how DEI councils intersect and interact with other DEI groups (ERGs and committees)
  • Assess common missteps and challenges and how to avoid them
  • Learn how to be an active ally in your workplace and community

Our Curriculum

Understanding Diverse Communities

Level set on key DEI terms, the business case for DEI, and types of bias. Learn about different diverse communities – such as veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities – and how to be respectful of all people.

Ins and Outs of DEI Council Membership

Understand your role as a DEI council member and inclusive leader, including how to recruit diverse employees, increase retention, communicate effectively across the organization, and positively impact your local community. Learn how to build trust within the council and across other DEI-related groups. Finally, learn best practices for successful DEI implementation, along with missteps to avoid.

Difficult Conversations and Active Allyship

DEI Council Members must exemplify how to be active allies and have difficult conversations in their organizations. Recognize common roadblocks to allyship and how to overcome them, actionable tips for allyship, and how to conduct difficult conversations with example scripts taken from real-life examples encountered by DEI leaders.

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