Course 3: Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions

Enhance your success with DE&I planning and strategies.

In this third course of our DE&I training, you will elevate your diversity initiatives with our Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions course. Learn to recruit, retain, and train diverse talent for real-world success.

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Best Practice in Planning DE& I Interventions

The third course in a series of four is called Best Practices in Planning DE& I Interventions. This course provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to planning and executing diversity initiatives. The course covers recruitment, retention, and training, and addresses common challenges such as how to handle situations where your organization does not have DE& I infrastructure. Additionally, it explores how to apply the foundational concepts of DE& I to real-world situations and achieve desired outcomes.

Who should attend:

Working professionals in a diversity role and are actively involved in implementing diversity leadership initiatives within their workplace, seeking to enhance their skills and strategies for promoting inclusivity.
CEOs, Diversity Officers, and executives who acknowledge the need for transformative change in the workplace. This includes those in managerial and supervisory positions who want to drive positive organizational culture shifts in the workplace.
Individuals currently holding leadership positions across various levels and departments, aiming to deepen their understanding of DE& I principles and integrate inclusive practices into their leadership approach.

You will be able to:

Identify obstacles in DE& I strategic planning and establish an effective approach to reach your DE& I objectives.
Describe effective ways to recruit more diverse talent by adopting a DE& I recruitment process that is intentional and adheres to legal requirements.
Create and implement new initiatives within the DE& I retention program to improve employee retention rates.
Develop strategies to overcome common challenges in implementing DE& I training and provide comprehensive support for a successful training program.

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Dr. Richard Anthony Baker

Dr. Richard Anthony Baker has worked in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for over 20 years and holds the Executive Director for People, Equity, and Talent Development position at Rice University. In addition, he has served as the Immediate Past President of the Board of the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity. Dr. Baker is the first African-American to earn a doctorate of jurisprudence and graduate degrees in Public Administration and Higher Education from Texas Tech University.

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