Diversity & Inclusion (DEI): Workplace Strategies

DEI Strategy | Inclusive Workplace | Unconscious Bias | Diversity Programs | Equity & Inclusion | Inclusive Leadership

What you'll learn
- Understand the key concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and why they matter in a global, hybrid, and AI-driven workplace
- Recognize legal and ethical foundations of workplace equity and inclusive practices
- Design and implement inclusive recruitment strategies to attract and retain diverse talent
- Identify and interrupt unconscious bias using evidence-based models like SEEDS and structured decision-making frameworks
- Facilitate psychological safety and inclusive communication to build high-performing, trust-based teams
- Conduct pay equity audits and design fair compensation and promotion systems
- Create and deliver impactful DEI training and employee engagement programs at scale
- Develop DEI scorecards and use metrics to evaluate, report, and improve inclusion efforts
- Build and sustain inclusive leadership practices that embed equity into business decisions
- Future-proof your DEI strategy by aligning it with ESG goals, AI ethics, and global inclusion trends

Requirements
- No prior DEI experience required—just curiosity and commitment.
- Ideal for HR professionals, team leads, DEI advocates, or business managers.
- A basic understanding of workplace dynamics or human resources may be helpful but is not mandatory.
- All necessary tools, templates, case studies, and practical resources will be provided throughout the course.

Description
In today’s global, hybrid, and AI-driven business world, creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces isn’t optional—it’s a competitive advantage.

This comprehensive DEI course blends research-driven frameworks with over 20+ real-world case studies from leading companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, Google, and Unilever. You'll move beyond theory into practical tools, including ready-to-use templates, scorecards, and strategies for immediate application.

Whether you're just starting your DEI journey or scaling initiatives organization-wide, this course gives you the knowledge, frameworks, and confidence to lead meaningful change—where every voice is heard, and every person belongs.

Course Highlights:

7 expertly structured modules with over 25 lessons

RACE Framework, Deloitte's Inclusive Leadership Model, SEEDS Bias Model, and more

Case studies from Salesforce, Unilever, Microsoft, Accenture, Google, Airbnb, etc.

Downloadable templates: Pay Equity Audit, DEI Scorecard, Recruitment Funnel, Psychological Safety Guide

Practical exercises and strategic guidance after every module

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of DEI

What is DEI? Key Definitions and the RACE Framework

The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Module 2: Understanding Workplace Diversity

Types of Diversity and Intersectionality in Practice

Identifying and Mitigating Unconscious Bias (SEEDS Model)

Module 3: Inclusive Hiring Practices

Designing Inclusive Recruitment Funnels

Structured Interviews and Fair Candidate Evaluation

Module 4: Creating an Equitable Workplace

Conducting Pay Equity Audits and Ensuring Salary Fairness

Equity-Focused Policies for Inclusive Benefits, Leave, and Flexibility

Module 5: Fostering Inclusive Culture

Building Psychological Safety in Teams

Designing and Delivering DEI Training & Engagement Programs

Measuring DEI Impact with Scorecards and KPIs

Module 6: Inclusive Leadership and Accountability

Inclusive Leadership: Traits and Behaviors

Embedding Inclusion into Decision-Making

Building a DEI Accountability Framework

Module 7: Sustaining Long-Term DEI Impact

Developing a DEI Roadmap Using the Maturity Model

Engaging Stakeholders and Allies Across the Organization

Future-Proofing DEI: AI, Globalization, ESG & Cultural Relevance

Who this course is for:
- HR professionals, People Partners, DEI leads, and organizational development specialists responsible for shaping inclusive workplace policies and culture
- Managers, team leaders, and department heads seeking to lead diverse teams more effectively and foster psychological safety
- Business owners and executives aiming to integrate DEI into strategic decision-making, recruitment, and leadership pipelines
- DEI consultants and trainers looking for proven frameworks, tools, and real-world case studies to apply in client work
- Anyone committed to understanding and advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within their organization—whether starting from scratch or scaling existing initiatives
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