Designing And Facilitating Diversity Training

Key Facilitation Skills for Coaches, Trainers, and Practitioners

What you'll learn

Understand the foundational concepts of diversity and inclusion training.

Identify and evaluate both the enablers and barriers within your organization that impact the effectiveness of DEl training programs.

Design DEI training that aligns with your organization's strategic goals and addresses the specific needs of your audience.

Manage diverse group dynamics effectively, enhance emotional intelligence, and navigate challenging situations during DEl training sessions.

Design and facilitate DEI workshops based on real-world scenarios provided in the course, enhancing your practical skills in a controlled environment.

Learn strategies to maintain and build upon the momentum of DEl initiatives post-training to ensure long-term impact and sustainability.

Reflect on the knowledge gained, understand the next steps, and prepare to implement DEI training effectively in your own or client

Requirements

Basic DEI Knowledge: Entrants should have a foundational grasp of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to facilitate deeper exploration of these topics.

DEI or Facilitation Experience: Ideal for those with experience in facilitation, coaching, program administration who are looking to deepen their impact.

Workshop Participation: Previous participation in workshops is beneficial for understanding diverse educational settings and learning dynamics.

Adult Learning Design Skills: Experience in designing learning experiences for adults.

Openness and Reflectivity: A commitment to self-exploration, bias examination, and engagement in reflective practices enhances the learning journey.

Technical Requirements: Reliable internet access and suitable technology (computer or tablet) are essential for full course participation.

Description

This course equips professionals with essential skills to design, facilitate, and sustain impactful training programs. Participants will learn to assess organizational enablers and barriers to DEI initiatives, design tailored workshops that align with organizational strategies, and manage group dynamics to foster productive learning environments. Through a comprehensive curriculum that includes case studies, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises, learners will gain expertise in adapting training to various learning styles and leveraging data to maximize DEI outcomes.The course begins with foundational knowledge, focusing on assessing organizational readiness and identifying critical factors that influence DEI training success. Moving into the design phase, learners explore best practices for creating DEI workshops that drive both individual and organizational growth, supported by worksheets and activities. The facilitation section hones participants' skills in managing challenging group dynamics and responding to sensitive issues with emotional intelligence.In the practice section, participants engage with detailed case studies, tackling scenarios related to legislation, social tensions, and leadership challenges, helping them to apply their skills in realistic contexts. The course concludes by addressing the importance of post-training sustainability and strategies to maintain DEI momentum within organizations.This course is ideal for DEI facilitators, HR professionals, and organizational leaders who want to make a meaningful impact in promoting diversity and fostering inclusion in their organizations.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Meet Your Instructor

Lecture 2 Learning Objectives

Section 2: Assessing Organization Enablers and Barriers to DEI Training

Lecture 3 Assessing the Organization Enablers to Your Diversity and Inclusion Training

Lecture 4 Assessment - Organizational Enablers

Lecture 5 Assessing the Organization Barriers to Your Diversity and Inclusion Training

Lecture 6 Assessment - Organizational Barriers

Lecture 7 Assessing System-Level Factors for Effective DEI Workshop Design

Lecture 8 Assessment - DEI System-Level Practices

Lecture 9 Navigating Informal Organizational Norms

Lecture 10 Evaluating Internal Support for Your Training Initiative

Lecture 11 Assessment - Support Evaluation

Lecture 12 Shaping DEI Training with Data and Sensitivity

Lecture 13 Assessment - Leveraging Internal Data

Lecture 14 Conclusion Assessing Organization Enablers to DEI Training - Conclusion

Section 3: Designing Diversity Training

Lecture 15 Designing and Facilitating Diversity Training: What You'll Learn

Lecture 16 Designing Training with Organizational Strategy: First Three S's

Lecture 17 Facilitating Training for Individual and Organizational Growth: Last Four S's

Lecture 18 Learning the ABCs of DEI Workshops: A Comprehensive Guide

Lecture 19 Building on Existing Training: Leveraging and Amplifying Organizational Training

Lecture 20 Worksheet - Building on Existing Training

Lecture 21 Tailoring Learning Styles for Your Organization's DEI Initiatives

Lecture 22 Optimizing Learning Aids for Effective DEI Training

Lecture 23 Designing Diversity Training: Conclusion

Section 4: Facilitating and Managing Group Dynamics in Training Programs

Lecture 24 The Facilitator's Role in DEI Training

Lecture 25 Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Effective DEI Facilitation

Lecture 26 How to Navigate Challenging Classroom Situations

Lecture 27 Avoiding Facilitator Pitfalls

Lecture 28 Framework for Group Dynamics in DEI Training

Lecture 29 How Learners Show Up: What Learners Bring to DEI Experiences

Lecture 30 Managing Behaviors in DEI Workshops

Lecture 31 Facilitator Collaboration: Maximizing Workshop Impact for DEI

Lecture 32 Facilitating and Managing Group Dynamics: Conclusion

Section 5: Designing Diversity Workshops: Practice and Application

Lecture 33 Introduction: Global Entertainment and Sports Inc.

Lecture 34 Lean About Global Entertainment and Sports Inc.

Lecture 35 Scenario 1: Responding to Legislation Conflict

Lecture 36 Scenario 2: Navigating Unexpected National Events in DEI Initiatives

Lecture 37 Scenario 3: Bridging Divides in a Polarized Environment

Lecture 38 Scenario 4: Bridging Divides with Dialogue

Lecture 39 Scenario 5: Navigating External Pressures with the Leadership Team

Lecture 40 Tips and Considerations for Designing a One-Hour DEI Workshop

Lecture 41 Designing a One-Hour DEI Workshop: Conclusion

Section 6: Sustainability and What to do After a Training

Lecture 42 Strategies for Sustaining Inclusion and Equity in Challenging Times

Section 7: Summary and Conclusion

Lecture 43 Conclusion of Designing and Facilitating Diversity Training

This course is tailored for individuals who facilitate in the DEI space however the principles in this course apply to anyone wanting to improve their facilitation, coaching, or program development skills. Ideal participants include HR professionals, team leaders, organizational development specialists, DEI practitioners, coaches and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of DEI design and facilitation.