In this episode, listeners will be able to: - define political polarization and how it can impact interpersonal relationships. - identify some major impacts of intercultural miscommunication. - identify key strategies for developing inclusive communication across differences.

Participants will gain: - Immersive Learning in DEIB History. They will dive into the rich history of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They will explore the evolution of DEIB, gaining a deep understanding of how legislation and social movements inform current practices and strategies in today’s workplaces. - Global Perspectives on DEIB. They will compare and contrast DEIB practices across different cultural contexts and expand their understanding of how DEIB challenges and solutions vary locally and globally. Approach DEIB with a nuanced, global perspective at home and abroad. - Practical Application of DEIB Metrics & Benchmark. They will learn to set, measure, and evaluate DEIB within their organization. This experience will equip them with the skills to track progress effectively, ensuring that their DEIB initiatives are both impactful and sustainable. - Exploration of Culture and Its Impacts. They will uncover the biases, assumptions, beliefs, and values that are embedded in and shape organizational cultures. Through this exploration, they will gain insights into how cultural norms shape behaviors and practices, and learn strategies to create inclusion in the workplace. - Hands-On Strategy Development. They will obtain hands-on experience in developing DEIB strategies. The ICS certificate track will help participants develop DEIB strategies via case studies. This hands-on experience will allow them to apply what they have learned throughout the course, ensuring they leave with a practical, actionable steps to foster inclusivity at work.

Participants will gain: - Immersive Learning in DEIB History. They will dive into the rich history of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They will explore the evolution of DEIB, gaining a deep understanding of how legislation and social movements inform current practices and strategies in today’s workplaces. - Global Perspectives on DEIB. They will compare and contrast DEIB practices across different cultural contexts and expand their understanding of how DEIB challenges and solutions vary locally and globally. Approach DEIB with a nuanced, global perspective at home and abroad. - Practical Application of DEIB Metrics & Benchmark. They will learn to set, measure, and evaluate DEIB within their organization. This experience will equip them with the skills to track progress effectively, ensuring that their DEIB initiatives are both impactful and sustainable. - Exploration of Culture and Its Impacts. They will uncover the biases, assumptions, beliefs, and values that are embedded in and shape organizational cultures. Through this exploration, they will gain insights into how cultural norms shape behaviors and practices, and learn strategies to create inclusion in the workplace. - Hands-On Strategy Development. Participants will obtain hands-on experience in developing DEIB strategies. By participating in the InCDP program, they will develop a comprehensive DEIB Strategic Plan tailored to their organizational needs. This hands-on experience will allow them to apply what they have learned throughout the course, ensuring they leave with a practical, actionable steps to foster inclusivity at work.

Participants will gain: - Immersive Learning in DEIB History. They will dive into the rich history of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They will explore the evolution of DEIB, gaining a deep understanding of how legislation and social movements inform current practices and strategies in today’s workplaces. - Global Perspectives on DEIB. They will compare and contrast DEIB practices across different cultural contexts and expand their understanding of how DEIB challenges and solutions vary locally and globally. Approach DEIB with a nuanced, global perspective at home and abroad. - Practical Application of DEIB Metrics & Benchmark. They will learn to set, measure, and evaluate DEIB within their organization. This experience will equip them with the skills to track progress effectively, ensuring that their DEIB initiatives are both impactful and sustainable. - Exploration of Culture and Its Impacts. hey will uncover the biases, assumptions, beliefs, and values that are embedded in and shape organizational cultures. Through this exploration, they will gain insights into how cultural norms shape behaviors and practices, and learn strategies to create inclusion in the workplace. - Hands-On Strategy Development. They will obtain hands-on experience in developing DEIB strategies. By participating in the InCDP track, participants will develop a comprehensive DEIB Strategic Plan tailored to their organizational needs. This hands-on experience will allow them to apply what they have learned throughout the course, ensuring they leave with a practical, actionable steps to foster inclusivity at work."

"Participants will gain: - Immersive Learning in DEIB History. They will dive into the rich history of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They will explore the evolution of DEIB, gaining a deep understanding of how legislation and social movements inform current practices and strategies in today’s workplaces. - Global Perspectives on DEIB. They will compare and contrast DEIB practices across different cultural contexts and expand their understanding of how DEIB challenges and solutions vary locally and globally. Approach DEIB with a nuanced, global perspective at home and abroad. - Practical Application of DEIB Metrics & Benchmark. They will learn to set, measure, and evaluate DEIB within their organization. This experience will equip them with the skills to track progress effectively, ensuring that their DEIB initiatives are both impactful and sustainable. - Exploration of Culture and Its Impacts. They will uncover the biases, assumptions, beliefs, and values that are embedded in and shape organizational cultures. Through this exploration, they will gain insights into how cultural norms shape behaviors and practices, and learn strategies to create inclusion in the workplace. - Hands-On Strategy Development. Participants will obtain hands-on experience in developing DEIB strategies. By participating in the InCDP program, they will develop a comprehensive DEIB Strategic Plan tailored to their organizational needs. This hands-on experience will allow them to apply what they have learned throughout the course, ensuring they leave with a practical, actionable steps to foster inclusivity at work.

Participants will gain: - Immersive Learning in DEIB History. They will dive into the rich history of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They will explore the evolution of DEIB, gaining a deep understanding of how legislation and social movements inform current practices and strategies in today’s workplaces. - Global Perspectives on DEIB. They will compare and contrast DEIB practices across different cultural contexts and expand their understanding of how DEIB challenges and solutions vary locally and globally. Approach DEIB with a nuanced, global perspective at home and abroad. - Practical Application of DEIB Metrics & Benchmark. They will learn to set, measure, and evaluate DEIB within their organization. This experience will equip them with the skills to track progress effectively, ensuring that their DEIB initiatives are both impactful and sustainable. - Exploration of Culture and Its Impacts. They will uncover the biases, assumptions, beliefs, and values that are embedded in and shape organizational cultures. Through this exploration, they will gain insights into how cultural norms shape behaviors and practices, and learn strategies to create inclusion in the workplace. - Hands-On Strategy Development. Participants will obtain hands-on experience in developing DEIB strategies. By participating in the InCDP program, they will develop a comprehensive DEIB Strategic Plan tailored to their organizational needs. This hands-on experience will allow them to apply what they have learned throughout the course, ensuring they leave with a practical, actionable steps to foster inclusivity at work.

In this episode, listeners will be able to: - define diversity, equity, and inclusion and diversity management. - understand key voting trends in the 2024 Presidential Election and its impact on the workplace. - define intersectionality, and the role that racism and misogyny can play in everyday life and in politics.

In this episode, listeners will be able to: - understand in detail the 2025 Presidential Executive Orders pertaining to DEI and their implications for organizations and society. - understand how the 2025 Presidential Executive Orders can impact DEI work and perspectives on DEI. - identify key strategies DEIB professionals can take to continue advancing equal employment opportunity and fairness at work.

In this episode, listeners will be able to: * understand in detail what is meant by the term “DEI hire” and the impact of the term when used by the presidential administration. * identify how DEI impacts hiring and other employment processes. * understand how DEI creates more meritocracy in hiring and promotion processes.

In this episode, listeners will be able to: * think more critically about investments and divestments in companies based on headlines about getting rid of DEI. * understand the reasoning behind why companies may be rebranding their DEI efforts, despite being committed to DEI. * learn more about how to do research on DEI programs and policies within organizations through benchmarking reports.