Today’s business world and organizational culture have dramatically evolved over the past 20 years. Today, organizations understand there are many variables that will make up how their organizational culture will be perceived. A few of those variables include: Generational make-up of the workforce, Ethnicity, Religious beliefs, Societal positioning, Gender As issues in the world and workforce change, new concepts continually evolve and this topic of Diversity, Equity (DEI), and Inclusion is the most recent effort that has become a focus of the business world. Even if you understand the meaning of DEI, the actions to be taken to move your culture towards effectively executing these topics can be a challenge. This course will delve into building a DEI culture within your workforce and action steps that can be taken to effectively execute this objective. Now more than ever, DEI must be more than a program. It must become deeply embedded in company culture and incorporated across the organization. Topics Covered • Elements that comprise an effective DEI program • Benefits of a DEI program • Challenges when executing a DEI program • Steps for implementation of a DEI program Field of Study: Behavioral Ethics