CAMBER BUILDING BLOCKS OF DEI SERIES

A “Block-by-Block” journey toward a more high-performing, inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.

Building Block Structure

Each building block consists of three parts – a guide, a podcast, and a tool. These elements are designed to create ongoing, actionable learning modules that can be completed at your own pace.

To start your foundational step-by-step “Block-by-Block” journey toward a high-performing, inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace, click on the Building Blocks below.

 

BB Topic Description
1 The Language and Structure of DEI Lay the groundwork with this overview of the concepts and definitions of DEI.
2 Getting Started with DEI: Building Senior Level Buy-In Build a solid foundation for your DEI program with the right first steps
3 Employee Resource Groups Gain insight into building successful Employee Resource Groups
4 The New Corporate Activism: Employee-Driven. Values-Led. Discover how to navigate the opportunities and challenges of the increasingly important corporate and employee activism
5 Inclusive Outreach & Recruiting  Learn strategies to successfully build and tap a Diverse Talent Pipeline through inclusive outreach and recruiting
6 Inclusive Hiring and Onboarding

 

 Learn inclusive hiring and onboarding approaches strategies to successfully build and tap a Diverse Talent Pipeline
7 Mentoring & Sponsorship

 

 Gain insights into how mentorship & sponsorship power an effective DEI strategy and help to retain and support diverse talent
8 Retention & Advancement

 

 Discover how to build systems that support the retention and advancement of diverse talent
9 Cultural Competence/Anti-Bias Training Build cultural competence in your organization
10 Setting the Tone from the Top: Inclusive Corporate & Nonprofit Board Recruitment Acquire inclusive board development skills
11 Equitable Benefits & Systems Overview Increase your organizational knowledge of how to design equitable benefits plans, systems, and policies
12 Communicating Your DEI Initiatives: Internally & Externally Discover Best & Promising Practices for communicating your DEI initiatives
13 Leveraging Data & Measuring Results Enhance your ability to leverage data and measure results
14 DEI Goal Setting Data-driven, measurable, specific DEI goals

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #1 – The Structure and Language of DEI

This first Building Block will define a DEI programming framework, language, and vocabulary to help you successfully navigate the learning and implementation process.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #2 – Getting Started with DEI

Now that you understand the structure and language of an effective inclusion, equity, and diversity program, The Structure and Language of DEI, you are ready to start implementing DEI best practices.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #3 – Employee/Business Resource Groups

You’re ready to implement a key tool of DEI. ERG(s) are voluntary, employee-led networks formed around shared identities, special interests, or life experiences.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #4 – The New Corporate Activism

Activism is one of the ways that many people have chosen to use their diverse voices — and that activism is increasingly taking place in the workplace.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #5 – Inclusive Outreach and Recruitment

Workplace diversity starts with inclusive employee recruitment. It should be intersectional and consider more than just gender and race.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #6 – Inclusive Hiring and Onboarding

Now that you understand inclusive employee recruitment, you are ready to learn about key inclusive hiring and onboarding strategies.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #7 – Mentoring & Sponsorship

Mentoring is one of the most powerful tools for advancing and retaining your diverse workforce. It helps individuals meet their career goals and helps drive a healthy culture and employee ecosystem. 

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #8 – Retention & Advancement

Now that you have begun to engage, recruit, hire, and onboard diverse talent, it is crucial that you have the systems in place to retain that talent and provide opportunities for career advancement.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #9 – Bias, Cultural Competence & Structural Racism

Research shows that structural racism has been infused into our society and our places of work. Learn how to change behaviors and reduce bias.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #10 – Diversifying Your Boards

Having a diverse board allows your company to model diversity from the top down and makes your organization more attractive to the potential diverse talent needed to continue to grow and meet your goals.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #11 – Equitable Benefits & Systems

Employers should strive to understand their employee’s breadth of needs and challenges in order to provide tangible and equitable benefits.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #12 – Communicating Your DEI Initiatives

Effective communication is key to a company’s DEI success because it impacts employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and public perception.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #13 – Leveraging Data and Measuring Results

The collection and analysis of quality data and thoughtful measurement lay the foundation for successful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #14 – DEI Goal Setting

Data-driven, measurable, specific DEI goals create a roadmap and catalyze the motivation and effort necessary to actualize your DEI mission and strategy.

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Building Blocks of DEI Series #1 – The Structure and Language of DEI

This first Building Block will define a DEI programming framework, language, and vocabulary to help you successfully navigate the learning and implementation process.

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Diverse Talent Pipeline Learning Sprint #1 – Inside-Out Perspective

Let’s start here! To build and maintain a diverse pipeline of talented individuals there is some introspective work to be done.

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Learning Infographics – 5 Critical Steps: Laying the Groundwork Before Starting An ERG

In the rush to take meaningful action many companies are rushing to form ERGs before they take these 5 critical steps.

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Workplace Anti-Racism Action Agenda

This three-stage framework provides you with a model for achieving meaningful and lasting change by addressing the racism, bias, and brutality.

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Mentoring Program 2020 Luncheon & Commencement

The Ann Krcik Professional Mentoring Program is a cross-industry DEI mentoring initiative advancing inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplaces.

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