"Just what we needed to start our DEIB journey. Dr. Session provided us a shared language of what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means and how our personal biases impact how we coordinate and work with others."
A Comprehensive Strategy
80% of employees say they want to work for a company that values DEIB issues. Your strategy should expand beyond just Human Resources or your people team. DEIB is a companywide initiative. Key components to a robust DEIB strategy include:
Representation & Workforce Diversity
Recruitment & Hiring
Retention & Turnover
Inclusive Culture & Employee Engagement
Leadership Commitment & Accountability
Employee Resource Groups / Affinity Groups
Pay Equity & Benefits
Promotion & Career Development
Emerging Leaders Programs
Internship Programs
Supplier & Vendor Diversity
Community Engagement & Social Impact
External Recognition & Awards
Legal Compliance
DEIB Maturity
Depending on where you are in your DEIB journey, we can partner in one area or provide a blended approach:
Phase I
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Interventions designed to become a people-first organization.
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Actionable recommendations for truly inclusive workplaces.
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Open forum discussion on the impact of DEIB in the workplace; Creating a safe space for open dialogue.
Phase II
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Check the temperature of leadership & staff to determine culture gaps and appetite for change.
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Use of feedback from employees and leaders to develop a roadmap for change.
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Work with leadership to identify key stakeholders for each milestone of the DEIB strategy.
Phase III
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Provide virtual, live, and on-demand DEIB/SensitivityTraining.
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Serve as primary advisor and provide ongoing guided oversight for DEIB strategic plan.
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Ongoing evaluation and final stage assessment of milestones and initiatives to determine levels of success or need for re-evaluation.
The Business Case
For DEIB
$64 B
...in turnover costs due to unfairness at work.
20 - 30%
...more revenue with diverse teams versus homogenous teams.
43%
...above average profits with culturally & ethnically-diverse boards.
Dr. Tana M. Session has been in the Diversity & Inclusion space for over 15 years, and has a wealth of knowledge to share with organizations seeking to begin or expand on their DEIB journey. Pulling from her 30+ years of Human Resources experience and skills as a certified Executive Performance Coach, Dr. Session will share strategies and techniques to help organizations develop a tailored DEIB strategy and plan to successfully engage, motivate, and shift teams in both small and large groups, allowing organizations to harness the full benefits of DEIB initiatives.
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