Navigating Today's Shifting Landscape as a DEI Facilitator

Name: Navigating Today's Shifting Landscape as a DEI Facilitator
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Overcoming Pushback and Polarization in DEI Initiatives

Created byMark Williams

Last updated 3/2024

English

What you'll learn

Learn strategies to facilitate meaningful DEI workshops during social disruption.
Understand the social, political, economic, and technological forces that fuel DEI dynamics in organizations.
Identify visible and hidden dimensions of identity in yourself and your organization.
Recognize and navigate social group identity and power dynamics in DEI workshops.
Understand the historical and contemporary presence and context of social legacies in DEI.
Learn about the conflicting values and worldviews influencing DEI.
Shed light on the learners' unique characteristics and the personal sensitivities related to their dimensions of identity.
Equip learners with the tools to manage emotional responses and navigate their hot buttons and associated triggers.

Course content

8 sections • 39 lectures • 1h 40m total length

Meet Your Facilitators3:18
Empower new DEI facilitators to design, facilitate, and move DEI courses through their organization in a disruptive environment, guided by Mark Williams and master facilitators Janese Murray and Maria Martinez.
Course Goals and Objectives2:39
Learn strategies to facilitate meaningful dei workshops amid social disruption, identify visible and hidden identity dynamics, and navigate power relations and divergent values to foster a safe, authentic learning environment.
Learner Expectations1:04
Approach this course with an open mind and beginner's eyes, shedding preconceived notions about dei as we explore now. Share self-assessments with two to three trusted peers for objective feedback.
Self-assessment | Learning the ABCs of DEI Workshops0:27
Self-assessment | Understanding Your DEI Facilitation Landscape0:34
Your "Wow" Goal

Actions to Consider When Introducing DEI to Your Organization3:11
Introduce DEI with empathy by acknowledging complexity and polarization, framing it as a strategic imperative tied to resilience. Highlight leadership, share success stories, and present DEI as a unifying bridge.
Self-assessment | Assessing Informal Norms in Your Organization0:15
Self-assessment | Assessing the Organizational Barriers to Your DEI Training0:15
Self-assessment | DEI System-level Practices Assessment0:13
Self-assessment | Navigating Informal Organizational Norms0:19

Forces Fueling the Dynamics of DEI in Society and Organizations4:40
Explore forces fueling dei dynamics: demographic and generational shifts, enduring social legacies, and emerging identities—while managing polarization, social movements, and counter movements to dei in diverse workplaces through open dialogue.
Recognizing Competing Viewpoints5:18
Identify and balance five competing viewpoints in dei facilitation: individual freedom, organization effectiveness, social justice, social cohesion, and social continuity, by clarifying your organization's objective.
10 Key Skills for Facilitating DEI in Turbulent Times5:06
Develop key skills for navigating diverse values, beliefs, and identity; engaging with conflicting DEI perspectives; and staying informed with data-driven insights to facilitate inclusive, constructive conversations in turbulent times.
Self-assessment | Essential DEI Competencies0:28
Self-assessment | Internal Support Evaluation Worksheet0:15
Self-reflection1:14
Engage in self-reflection to assess your mastery of essential abilities to navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion, design interventions, and facilitate change amid social disruption; seek feedback and give yourself grace.
Self-assessment | Facilitating DEI in a Rapidly Changing World0:19
Self-assessment | Emotional Intelligence in DEI Facilitation0:31

Navigating the Multiplicity of Identity Dimensions4:09
Understand the multiplicity of identity dimensions shaping every room, including race, gender, and digital identity. Foster inclusive dialogue through active listening and empathy, adapting to evolving identity dimensions.
Self-assessment | Your Exposure to Identity Dimensions0:12
Unpacking Intersectionality in DEI Facilitation7:09
Explore how intersectionality blends visible and hidden identities, from race and gender to immigration, and learn structured, storytelling-based facilitation that honors diverse experiences in DEI teams.
Who Are You? The Significance of Self-Knowledge3:17
Explore six identity dimensions: individual qualities, core values, cultural and demographic identity, professional identity, cultural attributes, and geographic identity—and learn to recognize them for more inclusive DEI conversations.
Examining Your Hot Buttons and Triggered Responses5:24
Explore how to recognize hot buttons and triggers, regulate your reactions, and use curiosity and questions to foster empathy as you help others explore workplace identity and dynamics.
Self-assessment | Your Hot Buttons and Triggers0:13

Social Legacies: Privilege and Oppression4:55
Explore how social legacies shape unearned privilege and oppression across identity dimensions, and apply this insight to your diversity facilitation.
Social Legacies: Segregation and Assimilation2:57
Examine how segregation affects access to mainstream opportunities in society and organizations, and how assimilation shapes language, culture, and identity to influence inclusion.
Social Legacies: Civil Rights and Multiculturalism2:53
Explore how civil rights movements advance access and protections for marginalized groups, and trace the shift from multiculturalism to diversity in addressing immigrant languages and inclusion.
Social Legacies: Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, and Globalism4:19
Explore how diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, and globalism shape workplace identity, systems, and opportunity, and learn to design workshops that address these legacies in a global workforce.
Strategies to Communicate Across Social Legacies3:23
Develop empathetic, non-judgmental communication across social legacies by cultivating resilience, critical thinking, collaborative dialogue, and self-awareness, while researching diverse perspectives and practicing self-care.

Understanding Social Group Identity7:36
Explore how social group identity and individual identity intersect to shape belonging and shared lived experiences, while addressing privilege, oppression, and systemic disparities in organizations.
Self-assessment | Understanding Contemporary Social Legacies0:17
Social Group Identity: Addressing Organizational Challenges3:47
Learn to navigate social group identity tensions in organizations by guiding leaders, validating diverse stakeholder perspectives, and linking DEI resources to managing identity dynamics and inclusive practices.
Strategies to Navigate Complex Social Tensions3:31
Navigate complex social tensions in the workplace and guide leaders to facilitate inclusive conversations that acknowledge current events, shift tactics, and honor everyone's lived experiences in DEI.
Self-assessment | Organizational DEI Strategy0:14

Power Dynamics in the Context of DEI2:25
Explore power up and power down dynamics to shape inclusive DEI facilitation. Design balanced workshops that address misconceptions and empower both groups to acknowledge systemic discrimination.
Translating Power into an Organizational Context4:59
Explore how hierarchy, departments, and employment types create power up and power down dynamics in organizations, and how DEI facilitators address these disparities with targeted interventions.
Broader Organizational Power Dynamics3:20
Explore broader organizational power dynamics by examining identity dimensions such as tenure, education level, and role, and tailor curricula to diverse positions to ensure everyone is seen and heard.
Power Dynamics in Organizations With Union Representation2:59
Engage with union representatives to tailor dei content for unionized and non-union employees. Balance union protections, job security, and representation with collective bargaining realities, management dynamics, and dei initiatives.

Requirements

Basic DEI Knowledge: Entrants should have a foundational grasp of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to facilitate deeper exploration of these topics.
DEI Experience: Ideal for those with at least two years in DEI-related roles (facilitation, coaching, program administration) looking to deepen their impact.
Workshop Participation: Previous participation in DEI workshops is beneficial for understanding diverse educational settings and learning dynamics.
Adult Learning Design Skills: Competency in designing engaging and impactful learning experiences for adults is key.
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

Navigating Today's Shifting Landscape as a DEI Facilitator is crafted to empower both new and seasoned DEI facilitators with the tools, knowledge, and strategies required to effectively address and navigate the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion within today's organizations and social climate. Through eight detailed sections, learners will engage with a range of topics from foundational DEI principles to advanced facilitation strategies in the face of societal pushback and organizational resistance. This course combines theoretical insights with practical applications, facilitating a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics of DEI in the modern workplace. In addition to expert lectures and roundtable discussions, we've prepared several worksheets and assessments to help you self-assess where you are starting from and to help you tackle the larger issues facilitators face when developing training for organizations of all sizes.

As a learner, you'll gain the insights and skills necessary to design and facilitate effective DEI learning experiences, capable of navigating the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion from personal to global levels within any organization. This comprehensive approach ensures learners are prepared to create impactful, inclusive, and equitable DEI programs that resonate with diverse organizational stakeholders, fostering a culture of understanding and empathy in today's dynamic societal landscape.

Who this course is for:

This course is tailored for individuals stepping into DEI roles for the first time, as well as seasoned practitioners seeking to enhance their skills amidst today's polarized and challenging environment. 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. Participants will range from those seeking foundational knowledge in DEI principles to those aiming to implement innovative strategies to overcome current DEI challenges.

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 8min

Introducing Diversity Training to Your Organization5 lectures • 4min

Facilitating DEI in a Rapidly Changing World8 lectures • 18min

Dimensions of Identity in Modern DEI Training6 lectures • 20min

Understanding Social Legacies and How They Impact Facilitation5 lectures • 18min

Navigating Social Group Identity5 lectures • 15min

Power Dynamics and DEI Facilitation4 lectures • 14min

Conclusion1 lecture • 2min

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