We talk a lot about diversity and inclusiveness as it is an important topic, but it can become overwhelming. Don’t give up; we can help. In addition to covering cutting edge topics, we also are offering practical advice on D/I issues that you can put to use in real circumstances.
Communication
This has to be the start of any program that is built to last. Are you communicating to your organization on the importance of D/I, identifying your goals, and determining your resources? Without sharing a clear vision and continuing to communicate openly, you may face some challenges.
Keep it positive
Any program that focuses on the problems, not the solution is bound to fail. Turn your perspective to find the good and sharing those messages. You may find that your organization and your team are more open to lasting change if everything is presented in a positive light.
Wake it up
When and if your policy experiences fatigue, you’ll need some reliable solutions to WAKE IT UP. Dionne King’s vast experience across many industries makes a for an engaging presentation to rejuvenate your practices to re-engage and re-energize your policies. Don’t be fooled; it CAN happen. The best thought-out and planned policies CAN become tired if not reinvigorated with new ideas.
Make it sustainable
It can be all sizzle and no steak. Put some real substance in your policy. Erica Edwards-O’Neal’s presentation “Baked-In Inclusion” will offer solid ideas to makes sure you can sustain D/I policies and practices and not just provide lip service. It is crucial that you have a plan to keep your ideas and strategies alive months and years down the road.
Keep it relevant
You might want to think about how you can make your D/I plan/policy pertinent to everyone in your organization. Diversity in the workplace fosters innovation, healthy competition, emotional intelligence, and so much more. Get everyone on board by finding out what matters and relating that to the importance of diversity.
It is worth noting that both of these presentations are not only relevant to those in the legal profession but to just about any HR team that is seeking to make diversity and inclusion part of their organization’s structure. Our Summit is a worthwhile investment for so many organizations across the country. To learn more and to register your team for our Summit, please visit our website