Diversity and Inclusion Councils: Linking Talent to Business Results
Many organizations today are realizing that having an executive cross functional council is essential to embedding diversity and inclusion principles into the culture of the organization. Diversity and inclusion strategies that touch the entire employee life cycle from recruiting, retention, engagement and advancement have proven to be successful. But the truth is as long as Human Resources or the Office of Diversity and Inclusion are seen as the owners of advancing the cultural transformation we will continue to see slow progress.
We strongly recommend that diversity and inclusion councils be made up of cross functional line managers from multiple levels within the organization (including representation from plants, field sales, and any other function that operates outside of the corporate headquarters). Building a group that is cross functional is what provides the opportunity for recommendations to be built and implemented that apply to the organization.
To truly embed diversity and inclusion, ownership is needed for the cultural transformation on behalf of line managers. Line managers must embrace the embedded of D & I. To do so they must view it as a priority like any other critical business priority like customer relationship management. Creating a culture of full inclusion where all employees can thrive is a leadership responsibility. This requires leaders to be able understand and explain the link between D & I and the company's bottom line.
In this three module program, participants will gain:
- New insight on where the individual stands on the diversity and inclusion continuum as measured by the use of the intercultural development inventory (to learn more about IDI click here)
- Clarity on where the group sees the current positioning of the organization based upon the IDI scales
- A better understanding of how to position the embedment of diversity and inclusion as a change management initiative
- Practical tips on ways to engage the most senior leaders of the organization to acquire the resources needed to advance the goals
- New ways to assess risks, political sensitivities and non believers to advance the goals
- The ability to build a blueprint for short and long term success of the D & I Council
Who Should Attend?
HR Managers, Current and Future Diversity and Inclusion Council Members