Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
Learn how to increase inclusion and belonging in your workplace, which ultimately leads to organizational well-being and effectiveness.
Transform Your Workplace with an Actionable DEI Strategy
Core Program
The Core Program is a three-month, 10-module course that supports leaders in planning, creating and implementing an actionable DEI strategy. The program is designed for and offered to organizations in the private sector.
Who Should Apply?
We are recruiting for-profit companies who want to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion in their organizations. The program is designed for companies in all stages of their DEI or racial equity work, that are looking for a comprehensive, structured, measurable and actionable program.
The Core Program is currently offered to for-profit organizations in the private sector. The program is not currently offered to the public sector, nonprofits, colleges, universities or consulting firms.
Participating teams typically include 1 team leader, 1-2 functional leaders from the business, 1-2 HR professionals, and 1 C-suite executive sponsor.
What is the Cost?
The Core Program is fully funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and offered at no cost.
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Curriculum & the Four Pillars of DEI Strategy
The step-by-step curriculum uses four pillars as a guide for strategy development: Attract, Belong, Promote and Influence.
Learners receive a workbook and accompanying catalogue with recommended DEI initiatives that they can put into action and resources and tools for attracting qualified talent, creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, opening pathways for advancement, and having a greater impact in their industry and community. Teams emerge with an actionable, organizational DEI strategy that they can begin implementing immediately.
Attract
Attracting qualified talent to apply for open roles in the organization to increase diverse representation at all levels of the organization
Belong
Creating an inclusive work environment that supports well-being, connection and retention so that all workers feel respected and can be successful
Promote
Ensuring that all workers have comparable, equitable development and advancement opportunities
Influence
Using an organization’s products, services or processes to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the industries and communities in which it operates
Maximize Your Role as a DEI Leader
Topical Courses
Deepen your learning with on-demand, self-paced courses, created by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and trusted collaborators. Each of the courses below are available now.
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Responsible Contracting: Bringing Equity to Your Extended Workforce
Gain an understanding of how-to implement high-road contracting, which helps organizations attract and retain talent in the long term.
Skills-Based Hiring Principles and Practices
Challenge traditional hiring requirements and redesign your recruiting to increase diversity and attract the talent and skills your team needs.