Senior Executive Development: Sponsoring Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility (IDEA)

Create a runway to allow the executive sponsor to champion the strategy. Building clarity is essential to allow the sponsor to develop a narrative purposefully and accurately, which aims to help in the evolution-transformation of the organization. Clarity also provides the underpinning of the arguments required to dismantle the systems that are barriers to the full employment of target groups. It provides language to action. 

These employees are typically at the Senior Executive level (Vice President, Assistant/Associate Deputy Minister) levels. Research has shown that CEO commitment is crucial to organizational IDEA efforts. But CEO’s words and actions alone are not sufficient for the implementation of IDEA management practices. 

Organizational leaders must view their CEOs as being committed to workplace IDEA for IDEA management practices to be implemented. As Senior Executives are often tasked with implementing organizational strategies, they can mobilize resources, design policies, and implement IDEA management initiatives.

Become a Changemaker

By participating in this program, you will gain the tools and confidence you need to drive meaningful change in your organization.

The Program has 3 modules:

Session 1: Environmental Awareness (The "What")

  • Understand the current state of IDEA in the workplace
  • Identify the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce
  • Recognize unconscious bias and its impact

Session 2: Conceptual Clarity (The "So What")

  • Gain a deeper understanding of key IDEA concepts: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility
  • Learn about the systemic barriers that hinder progress
  • Develop a compelling narrative for change

Session 3: Leadership Readiness (The "Now What")

  • Develop strategies to dismantle barriers and promote IDEA
  • Build your advocacy skills to champion IDEA initiatives
  • Learn how to hold yourself and others accountable for progress

Ready to take the next step?

Contact us today to learn more about the Senior Executive Development: Sponsoring IDEA program.