May 29, 2024
Allyship: Generations in the Workplace
Speaker: Leesa Hill
In today's diverse and multigenerational workforce, understanding and practicing allyship is essential for fostering a harmonious and inclusive workplace environment. This workshop aims to empower participants to bridge generational gaps and create a culture of allyship where individuals of all ages can thrive together. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will gain insights into the unique challenges faced by different generations, explore the value of allyship, and develop practical strategies to promote intergenerational cooperation and collaboration.
May 22, 2024
Excellence in Product Management
Speaker: Larry Nelson-Guillen, CDE®, MBA, MDiv, SHRM-CP
In today's dynamic business landscape, understanding and embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a moral imperative; it's a strategic advantage. Our "Inclusive Excellence in Product Management" seminar is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to foster a culture of inclusivity in product development. By the end of this course, you will be well-equipped to lead the charge in inclusive product management, fostering innovation, enhancing the quality of your product offerings, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organizations. Join us on this transformative journey towards inclusive product development.
May 8, 2024
Inclusion Ignites Innovation: Driving Success Through DEI Transformation
Speaker: Mary J. McConner, PhD, CDE®
Many organizations and individuals recognize that innovation can lead to breakthrough solutions and give organizations a competitive edge. However, many organizations have yet to fully harness the inventive potential that inclusive diversity offers. In an evolving workforce where innovation stands as the cornerstone of progress and excellence, the link between inclusion, innovation, and organizational success has never been more apparent. Join us in our enlightening session as we explore the transformative impact of DEI and its power to spark innovation and organizational success.
April 24, 2024
C-Suite Allyship
Speaker:
Hope LeNoir, CDE®
Catalyst defines allyship as actively supporting people from marginalized groups. Advocacy, however, is taking action and building relationships within and across groups to drive positive, structural change on a systemic issue.
April 10, 2024
Allyship: Showing Up for the Neurodivergent Community
Speakers:
Christina Hancock and
Adina Mencer
Neurodiversity represents a shift from a “medical/mental health” definition that focuses on disorders and impairments to a “social” definition about accepting the whole person and attempting to tap into the unique capabilities/talents of neurodivergent employees. This shift in perspective can have a positive impact on how neurodivergent employees feel supported and valued at work and in how they are seen by their neurotypical peers.
March 29, 2024
Navigating the Path to Workplace Accessibility and ADA Compliance
Speaker:
Mary J. McConner, PhD, CDE®
In an era where DEI is a cornerstone of organizational success, understanding how to navigate the complexities of workplace accessibility and ADA compliance is essential. In this webinar session, Dr. MJ will provide a comprehensive exploration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the critical steps required to make your workplace more accessible and accommodating for all employees. We will also discuss strategies to foster an equitable and accessible work culture that not only complies with ADA but also celebrates differences and promotes collaboration. This webinar is for DEI professionals, HR professionals, managers, supervisors, business owners, and anyone interested in fostering a more inclusive and compliant workplace.
March 22, 2024
The Value of DEI Certification
Speakers:
D. I. Lee, PhD, CDE® and
Francesca Zinkovitch
Join us for a dynamic and
FREE webinar led by Dr. Lee and Francesca! They'll dive deep into the often-asked question: "Aren't all DEI certification programs alike?"
March 13, 2024
The Power of You: Executive Coaching and Your Professional Development in DEI
Speaker:
Iris Drayton-Spann, M.A., PHR, CDE®, SHRM-CP
Did you know that organizations with diverse and inclusive leadership are 50% more likely to outperform their competitors in key metrices, including financial performance, innovation, and employee engagement (Source: McKinsey & Company, 2020)? In a world where innovation thrives on diverse perspectives, executive coaching is the secret weapon for creating an inclusive work environment. Iris reveals how executive coaching unlocks the full potential of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across organizations and offers practical guidance for maximizing the impact of your coaching experience.
March 4, 2024
Trust: The DEI Sustainability Factor
Speaker:
Linda Bing, PhD, CDE®, CRS
Cultures that score low on employee trust do not typically achieve and maintain their DEI goals. Why? Because trust is an important sustainability factor for DEI. We will explore the role that trust plays in sustaining the positive effects of diversity and inclusion, Covey’s 5 waves of trust, and the 4 cores of credibility. Attendees will gain new insight on the relationship between trust and DEI and ways to positively impact them both.
February 28, 2024
DEI Assessment and/or Strategy
Speaker:
Sheri Bender, ACC, CDP®
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) assessment is a process for obtaining valid data and information about the performance of an organization on key DEI factors. Assessment is a critical step to long-term success, as it provides a data-driven understanding of organizational current state around DEI.
February 16, 2024
Surviving the Labor Crisis: The Urgent Case for Inclusive Leadership
Speaker:
Amy C. Waninger
US companies are facing an existential threat: the combination of an aging workforce and a rapidly-changing talent landscape. To make matters worse, there is a severe worker shortage that shows no signs of letting up. Employers need not only to attract new talent, but also keep them, and keep them engaged. It's essential for every manager to understand and leverage the data and skills that will help them deliver on the employer's brand promise. This session will help you understand the current labor crisis and what you can do to survive and thrive in the new talent landscape
✅ Data-informed research: Unveiling the real causes of the labor shortage
✅ Five hidden costs of turnover you can't afford to ignore
✅ The seven essential skills for inclusive leaders
✅ Recommendations for improving employee engagement, productivity, and retention in your organization
✅ Leveraging internal and external data for insights into retention, recruiting, and next-generation workforce development
February 14, 2024
Marketing Strategies to Attract Neurodiverse Talent
Speaker:
Kelly Green
January 31, 2024
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Dysphoria: What Are They and How Do They Differ?
Speaker: Willie Cobb MDIV, D.MIN, CDP®
This workshop will explain what dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dysphoria are and how Dr. Cobb has succeeded in life with having all four of these learning differences.
January 24, 2024
Unlocking Potential: Interculturalism in Coaching and Leadership
Speaker: Kristine Berry, MSEC, CDE®
In this session, we will explore a perspective beyond cultural stereotypes. You will explore a vibrant and inclusive interpretation of culture. Discover how Coaching Across Cultures/Intercultural Coaching fosters more effective collaboration across diverse backgrounds, not limited to an international context, and represents a more innovative and comprehensive approach to coaching. This approach challenges our preconceived notions about culture and pushes us past our previous boundaries.
You will gain insights into the range of attitudes we can adopt when encountering cultural differences, as outlined in Bennett-Rosinski 7-stage model, ultimately leading to utilizing these differences. Additionally, you become acquainted with the Cultural Orientations Framework (COF), a guide to navigating the cultural landscape and developing an awareness of significant cultural traits applicable to individuals, teams, and organizations.
January 12, 2024
Certificate Versus Certification
Speakers: D. I. Lee, PhD, CDE® and Francesca Zinkovitch
In today's competitive job market, it's more important than ever to have the skills and credentials that employers look for. A certificate course or certification program can be a great way to improve your skills and knowledge while making yourself more marketable to potential employers. Both can be valuable tools for advancing your career, however, there are key differences between the two.
So what are the differences between certificate and certification programs? And which is right for you?
This webinar was open to the public.
January 10, 2024
Supporting a Multi-Generational Workforce
Speakers: Eugene Mack, CDE® and Rugina Castillo
As workforce demographics shift with retiring employees and the turnover of critical roles, we must help prepare leaders how to ensure employees effectively transfer critical knowledge to minimize its loss.
January 5, 2024
ESG Lunch and Learn Series
Global ESG And DEIA Risk Management: The Future of Work
Speakers: Leah Smiley, CDE® and D. I. Lee, PhD, CDE®
From global ESG compliance requirements to rising costs associated with environmental disasters, organizations must proactively plan to manage their risks. Explore what this means to the future of your organization.