Inclusive Workplace Culture: Leading and Sustaining a Culture Transformation* | Sessions

Room location: Refer to your ticket printed at Attendee Services for the session room location.

Program Overview

Numerous research studies confirm that diverse workforces lead in innovation, productivity and profitability. The key to unlocking these organizational benefits is to create supportive environments where authenticity and psychological safety thrive. In this enlightening, scenario-based course, you will discover the characteristics and impact of a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion approach, including how to increase diversity and support equity within the structure of your organization.

Through meaningful discussions that highlight what an inclusive culture is, why it matters and how to develop one, you will acquire tools and techniques to foster a meaningful culture of belonging for your staff. You will learn how to make mindful decisions; support sustainable change; and build strong initiatives to engage, develop and motivate your employees. 

Program Objectives

This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Explore techniques to create, maintain, and measure an inclusive workplace through communication, mentorship, hiring practices, executive level support, facilitation, listening, data reporting, and training
• Apply strategies that foster inclusion to common workplace situations by addressing implicit bias, making mindful decisions, and reinforcing positive change
• Write a plan that identifies next steps for creating an inclusive workplace culture at your organization 

Program Outline

After your two days of in-person instruction on-site in Chicago, the last portion of your program will be held virtually on Friday, 6/28, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET through Zoom.

*Additional fee and registration required.

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