Designing and Implementing Effective DE&I Councils

Categories Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

How to establish and structure a DEI council for maximum effectiveness
Techniques for setting and measuring DEI goals and progress
Strategies for engaging leadership and employees at all levels in DEI initiatives
Methods for integrating DEI principles into organizational policies and practices

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding DEI Governance Fundamentals

The Importance of DEI Governance
Key Components of Successful DEI Governance
Module 1: Understanding DEI Governance Fundamentals

Module 2: Building a Strong DEI Council Framework

Module 3: Defining Roles and Responsibilities in DEI Governance

Module 4: Setting Measurable DEI Goals and Tracking Progress

Module 5: Engaging Leadership and Securing Executive Support

Module 6: Implementing Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Module 7: Developing Effective DEI Communication Plans

Module 8: Creating and Managing Employee Resource Groups

Module 9: Integrating DEI Metrics into Performance Evaluation

Module 10: Sustaining Long-term DEI Governance Success

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Last Updated

01/08/2026
Enrollment validity

Enrollment validity: Lifetime
Certificate

Certificate of completion

DEI Council Charter Template (Module 2 / Lesson 1)
DEI Metrics Dashboard Template (Module 4 / Lesson 2)
Inclusive Recruitment Checklist (Module 6 / Lesson 1)
DEI Communication Plan Template (Module 7 / Lesson 1)
The Definitive Guide to Enterprise Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Everything Fortune 1000 Organizations Need to Know (Guide)
Kroger’s Framework for Action: Cultivating a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace (2024 Case Study)
How to Make a Business Case to Expand Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Investment (Strategy Brief)
DEI as a Business Imperative (Strategy Brief)

About Course

This comprehensive course is designed for corporate DEI and HR professionals seeking to establish and maintain strong governance structures for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Drawing from industry best practices, the course covers the essential elements of creating, implementing, and sustaining effective DEI councils and strategies. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to develop inclusive governance models, set measurable goals, and drive meaningful change within their organizations.

Designing and Implementing Effective DE&I Councils

What I will learn?

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding DEI Governance Fundamentals

The Importance of DEI Governance

Key Components of Successful DEI Governance

Module 1: Understanding DEI Governance Fundamentals

Module 2: Building a Strong DEI Council Framework

Designing the Council Structure

Establishing Council Roles and Responsibilities

Module 2: Building a Strong DEI Council Framework

Module 3: Defining Roles and Responsibilities in DEI Governance

Clarifying Individual Roles

Establishing Accountability Mechanisms

Module 3: Defining Roles and Responsibilities in DEI Governance

Module 4: Setting Measurable DEI Goals and Tracking Progress

Establishing SMART DEI Goals

Implementing Effective Tracking and Reporting Mechanisms

Module 4: Setting Measurable DEI Goals and Tracking Progress

Module 5: Engaging Leadership and Securing Executive Support

Building a Case for DEI

Strategies for Securing and Maintaining Executive Support

Module 5: Engaging Leadership and Securing Executive Support

Module 6: Implementing Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Developing Inclusive Recruitment Practices

Retention Strategies for a Diverse Workforce

Module 6: Implementing Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Module 7: Developing Effective DEI Communication Plans

Crafting Inclusive Communication Strategies

Addressing Sensitive Topics and Managing Resistance

Module 7: Developing Effective DEI Communication Plans

Module 8: Creating and Managing Employee Resource Groups

Establishing Effective ERGs

Leveraging ERGs for Organizational Impact

Module 8: Creating and Managing Employee Resource Groups

Module 9: Integrating DEI Metrics into Performance Evaluation

Identifying Key DEI Metrics for Performance

Implementing DEI Metrics in Performance Evaluations

Module 9: Integrating DEI Metrics into Performance Evaluation

Module 10: Sustaining Long-term DEI Governance Success

Continuous Improvement and Adaptation

Embedding DEI into Organizational Culture

Module 10: Sustaining Long-term DEI Governance Success

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