Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Practice

Course objectives

• Distinguish diversity, equity and inclusion as related but distinct organisational goals
• Identify bias points across recruitment, promotion and performance processes
• Redesign a selected HR process to reduce identified bias
• Facilitate inclusive team practices that draw out quieter or marginalised voices
• Set measurable diversity and inclusion targets with credible tracking mechanisms

Who should attend

• HR managers and business partners
• Talent acquisition and recruitment specialists
• Diversity and inclusion champions or committee members
• Line managers responsible for hiring and promotion decisions
• Organisational development practitioners

Course outline

1. 01Defining diversity, equity and inclusion for African organisational contexts
2. 02Auditing recruitment and selection processes for hidden bias
3. 03Bias in promotion, performance rating and succession decisions
4. 04Facilitating inclusive meetings, teams and decision forums
5. 05Setting and tracking meaningful inclusion metrics
6. 06Handling resistance and sustaining momentum over time

Scheduled sessions