As the Vice President of Strategy and Assessments at The Winters Group, Inc., and the principal facilitator for The DEI Strategy Academy™, I’m excited to invite you to join our six-week virtual learning experience designed to help you craft a sustainable and measurable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy for your organization. The program kicks off next week and there is still time to register!
Why Attend The DEI Strategy Academy™?
This experience equips you with the tools and methodologies needed to navigate today’s polarized climate and develop DEI strategies that are not only impactful, but also sustainable. Past participants emphasized the practical and relevant information and shared praise:
- “Great visuals and explanation around the DEI journey.”
- “A grab bag of taking what will work for your organization.”
- “Intentional strategy that considers the human reaction component and need for ongoing presence.”
Introducing PEERS: A New Approach to Managing Resistance
This year, we’re introducing the PEERS methodology — a unique framework designed to help you navigate resistance, polarization, and the emotional complexities that are likely to arise throughout your organization’s DEI journey. PEERS stands for: Pause, Engage, Encourage, Reflect, and Summarize. Each phase is carefully aligned with the Academy’s overarching theme of creating a sustainable and measurable DEI strategy.
PEERS is designed to enhance your intercultural competence, change management proficiency, and strategic planning expertise, equipping you to prioritize equity and inclusion within your organization effectively.
Academy Takeaways
Over the course of this six-week program, you’ll enhance your data-analysis skills, improve strategic-planning expertise, and cultivate intercultural competence. You’ll leave with:
- Insights into gathering data for a deeper understanding of your organization’s equity landscape
- Hands-on experience with group data analysis
- Ability to incorporate guiding frameworks such as the Intercultural Development Inventory®, ADKAR Change Management, and the Kübler-Ross Curve into your strategic planning
- Skills and confidence to navigate resistance, embrace diversity, and drive meaningful change within your organization using the PEERS model
What to Expect
The Academy consists of six live virtual sessions, each lasting three hours, where we will delve into topics ranging from building organizational alignment to equity-centered metrics. Participants have found immense value in the wisdom-sharing of their peers, the models and tools provided, and the opportunity to connect with others in the field. You’ll receive a comprehensive strategy toolkit, access to recorded sessions, and ongoing support to ensure you can apply what you’ve learned effectively.
Who Should Attend?
The DEI Strategy Academy™ is ideal for Chief Diversity Officers, DEI Directors, CEOs, COOs, Executive Leaders, and individuals responsible for DEI strategy within their organizations. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your current strategy, this program offers a space to learn, grow, and lead your organization toward a more inclusive future.
Ready to Transform Your DEI Strategy?
Join us at The DEI Strategy Academy™ 2024 and embark on a journey of personal and organizational transformation. Spaces are limited; register now to secure your spot in this transformative strategy experience!
