Developing and Implementing Effective DEI Strategies

Categories Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

How to articulate the business case for DEI and its impact on organizational performance
Techniques for conducting comprehensive DEI assessments and developing strategic DEI visions and frameworks
Strategies for embedding DEI in leadership, governance, and talent management processes
Methods for fostering inclusive cultures, developing organization-wide DEI competencies, and measuring DEI progress
Best practices for extending DEI beyond the organization and future-proofing DEI strategies in a changing workplace landscape

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding the Business Case for DEI

Explore the impact of DEI on organizational performance
Analyze the link between DEI and innovation, agility, and decision-making
Examine DEI’s role in talent attraction, engagement, and retention
Module 1: Understanding the Business Case for DEI

Module 2: Assessing Your Organization’s DEI Landscape

Module 3: Developing a Strategic DEI Vision and Framework

Module 4: Embedding DEI in Leadership and Governance

Module 5: Transforming Talent Processes to Drive Representation

Module 6: Fostering an Inclusive Culture and Sense of Belonging

Module 7: Developing DEI Competencies Across the Organization

Module 8: Measuring DEI Progress and Impact

Module 9: Extending DEI Beyond the Organization

Module 10: Navigating Challenges and Future-Proofing Your DEI Strategy

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Last Updated

04/29/2025
Enrollment validity

Enrollment validity: Lifetime
Certificate

Certificate of completion

Tool: DEI Strategy Alignment Canvas (Module 3 / Lesson 2)
Tool: DEI Inclusion Talent Acquisition Checklist (Module 5 / Lesson 1)
Tool: DEI Psychological Safety Team Assessment (Module 6 / Lesson 1)
Tool: DEI Data Dashboard Template (Module 8 / Lesson 1)
DEI as a Business Imperative (Strategy Brief)
How to Ensure the Business Impact of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Strategy Brief)
Leveraging Technology to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Research Note)
MetLife’s INDEAVOR Team Experience Supports Company’s DEI Strategy and Business Goals (Case Study)

About Course

This comprehensive self-paced course is designed for professionals looking to develop and implement effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies within their organizations. Over 10 in-depth modules, learners will explore the entire lifecycle of DEI strategy development and implementation, from understanding the business case for DEI to navigating challenges and future-proofing strategies. The course covers critical aspects such as assessing the current DEI landscape, developing strategic frameworks, embedding DEI in leadership and governance, transforming talent processes, fostering inclusive cultures, and measuring DEI progress. It prepares professionals to create data-driven, impactful DEI initiatives that align with overall business objectives and drive meaningful organizational change.

Developing and Implementing Effective DEI Strategies

What I will learn?

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding the Business Case for DEI

Explore the impact of DEI on organizational performance

Analyze the link between DEI and innovation, agility, and decision-making

Examine DEI’s role in talent attraction, engagement, and retention

Module 1: Understanding the Business Case for DEI

Module 2: Assessing Your Organization’s DEI Landscape

Conduct a comprehensive DEI assessment

Identify strengths, gaps, and high-impact opportunities

Analyze demographic and experience data to surface inequities

Module 2: Assessing Your Organization’s DEI Landscape

Module 3: Developing a Strategic DEI Vision and Framework

Articulate a clear and compelling DEI vision aligned with company values

Create a systemic DEI framework that touches all aspects of the organization

Set specific, measurable DEI goals and metrics

Module 3: Developing a Strategic DEI Vision and Framework

Module 4: Embedding DEI in Leadership and Governance

Engage C-suite as visible DEI sponsors and champions

Establish DEI councils and governance structures

Integrate DEI into leadership development and succession planning

Module 4: Embedding DEI in Leadership and Governance

Module 5: Transforming Talent Processes to Drive Representation

Mitigate bias in hiring, promotions, and performance management

Implement targeted recruiting and pipeline development programs

Ensure equitable access to growth opportunities and advancement

Module 5: Transforming Talent Processes to Drive Representation

Module 6: Fostering an Inclusive Culture and Sense of Belonging

Build psychological safety and inclusive team norms

Leverage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as strategic partners

Create forums for authentic dialogue on identity, equity, and allyship

Module 6: Fostering an Inclusive Culture and Sense of Belonging

Module 7: Developing DEI Competencies Across the Organization

Design impactful training on unconscious bias, cultural competence, and inclusive behaviors

Equip managers with tools for building inclusive teams

Empower employees with allyship and advocacy skills

Module 7: Developing DEI Competencies Across the Organization

Module 8: Measuring DEI Progress and Impact

Implement DEI scorecards and dashboards

Use analytics to identify hotspots and personalize interventions

Communicate DEI progress transparently to stakeholders

Module 8: Measuring DEI Progress and Impact

Module 9: Extending DEI Beyond the Organization

Engage customers and partners in DEI initiatives

Implement supplier diversity programs

Collaborate on industry-wide DEI challenges and best practices

Module 9: Extending DEI Beyond the Organization

Module 10: Navigating Challenges and Future-Proofing Your DEI Strategy

Overcome common barriers to DEI progress

Adapt to emerging trends in DEI (e.g., hybrid work, Gen Z expectations)

Leverage technology to enable data-driven DEI strategies

Module 10: Navigating Challenges and Future-Proofing Your DEI Strategy

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