Skills and Competencies for Leading Today's DEI Workforce
1h 16mIntermediate2023-12-14
Authors
Dr. Shirley Davis
Keynote Speaker and Global Workforce Management Expert
Course details
Get ready to take DEI implementation to the next level by identifying the skills and steps required to truly lead your organization through DEI implementation and sustainability. Join renowned DEI expert Dr. Shirley Davis as she explores core DEI competencies to drive change in today’s workforce, helping you build interpersonal relationships as you grow. This course is designed for company leaders, senior managers, and HR leaders, but is also relevant for anyone tasked with designing and overseeing company-wide DEI efforts. Develop skills for inclusive leadership and management, coaching, giving feedback, building trust, practicing empathy, influencing others, managing conflict, and more. Along the way, discover the fundamental skills of effective business management and organizational leadership, such as business acumen, cross-cultural communication, systems thinking, diplomacy, and diversity management.
Skills covered
Inclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Leadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Why DEI competencies and skills matter
1. Interpersonal Skills
- 02 - Knowing your why and your value
- 03 - Authenticity and transparency
- 04 - Bias awareness and mitigation
2. Leadership and Management Skills
- 05 - Inclusive leadership
- 06 - Coaching and giving feedback
- 07 - Building trust
- 08 - Displaying and promoting empathy
- 09 - Influencing others
- 10 - Leading change
- 11 - Managing conflict
3. Business and Organizational Skills
- 12 - Business acumen
- 13 - Cross-cultural communication
- 14 - Strategic and systems thinking
- 15 - Diplomacy and political savvy
4. Diversity Management
- 16 - Maximizing the benefits of a diverse team
- 17 - Cultivating a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging
- 18 - Debunking DEI myths and addressing key DEI issues
5. Workplace DEI in Application
- 19 - Workplace scenarios
- 20 - Continue building your DEI skills and competencies