A cross industry partnership Black Talent & Leadership in STEM and Homerton Changemakers, Homerton College, University of Cambridge
As organizations navigate an increasingly polarized social and political climate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies have come under intense scrutiny. Misconceptions and misrepresentations have fuelled the growing backlash, leaving many leaders questioning how to approach DEI effectively while balancing business imperatives and societal expectations. In response, some organizations have scaled back their efforts, treating DEI as optional or superficial.
While this retreat may seem to simplify operations, the hidden costs are profound: from reduced productivity to a widening skills gap and disengagement, particularly from early career colleagues. Truly equitable and diverse teams are better for innovation, performance, and competitive advantage. And empowering diverse early career talent is crucial if organisations are to avoid the reputational damage, opportunity loss and decrease in competitiveness that non-diversity brings.
Through a curriculum designed around proven theories, real world insights, and expert teaching methods, participants will:
- Enhance their personal impact in challenging contexts working from DEI principles
- Learn how to build positive organisational effectiveness
- Develop skills for influencing from wherever they are, no matter title or role
- Learn how to embed DEI into day-to-day operations
- Weave confidence, clarity and compassion into the challenges of business performance and innovation
- Develop practical tools for leading and delivering impact with and within a diverse team
The programme will run over 6 weeks, from w/c June 9th to July 18th, with an additional consolidation workshop in September.
Duration: approx. 35 hours including workshops, preparatory reading, reflective exercises, and peer group coaching
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