The Transformation L.L.C. Program

Transforming Leadership, Learning & Culture

Leading Diverse Teams

In the business, diversity is not just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of a successful team. A diverse team brings together varied perspectives, experiences, and skills, which can lead to more innovative solutions and better decision-making. However, leading such teams requires a nuanced understanding of each member’s unique background and needs, as well as the collective needs of the team. Increasing diversity within teams is not merely about numbers; it’s about fostering an inclusive culture. Leaders can start by actively seeking out and listening to the voices of those who are often marginalized. This could involve mentorship programs, regular check-ins, and creating platforms for open dialogue.

Take Away Skills:

  • Awareness around underrepresented populations on individual teams
  • Strategies to build and support diversity in your leadership sphere of influence

Duration:

  • This course is presented as a series of 4 sessions, delivered in 2-hour time blocks, over a minimum of 2 months.

Audience:

  • Managers, Supervisors, and other people leaders.

Course Outline

  • Technical Leadership Types and how to effectively use them
  • Promoting Diversity on Technical Teams
  • Engaging Underrepresented Population on the Team
  • Creating a “Listening Station”
  • Creating commitments

Understanding Culture – Managing Assimilation

After successfully diversifying the workforce, the next critical step in Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives is to ensure that these employees are not just present, but are fully integrated and engaged within the organization. This involves creating an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.

Take Away Skills:

  • Creating awareness around underrepresented populations on individual teams
  • Strategies for underrepresented professionals to become active members of the organization and the team
  • Strategies to create welcoming environments for special populations

Duration:

  • This course is presented as a series of 6 sessions, delivered in 2-hour time blocks, over a minimum of 2 – 3 months.

Audience:

  • General audience and decision makers

Course Outline

  • Corporate Culture: What is it?
  • Hierarchy: The Speedbumps of Assimilation
  • Underrepresented People and Assimilation
  • Diversity in Hierarchy
  • Summary & Reflection
  • What can I do next?

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the corporate landscape of the United States, with companies increasingly recognizing the importance of diversity in the workplace. Many companies have made strides in identifying candidates from underrepresented populations. However, the challenge of not only hiring but also retaining these individuals persists. Why is there such a discrepancy between attracting diverse talent and keeping them within the company? The answer often lies in the company culture and the opportunities for growth and advancement. For underrepresented groups, the lack of mentorship, sponsorship, and equitable career development paths can be discouraging, leading to higher turnover rates.

Take Away Skills:

  • Strategies to equitably promote diverse candidates into leadership
  • Strategies to create an inclusive environment for underrepresented professionals currently in leadership roles

Duration:

  • This course is presented as a series of 4 sessions, delivered in 2-hour time blocks, over a minimum of 2 months.

Audience:

  • Managers, Supervisors, and other people leaders.

Course Outline

  • Diversity in Hiring and Promotion
  • Getting a Seat at the Table
  • Succeeding in the Dominant Culture – A Technical Focus
  • Close & Commitments
  • Creating a Retention Action Plan

You’re Hired…Now What. Helping Underrepresented Professionals Cross Over into Leadership

The corporate world is evolving, and with it, the role of leaders to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. They are becoming increasingly adept at identifying a diverse array of candidates, ensuring that the hiring process is both equitable and competitive. The result is a more varied corporate culture that benefits from a multitude of perspectives and experiences. However, the work doesn’t end with the hiring process. For many diverse professionals, the real challenge begins once they are onboard. The first 90 days are crucial for setting the tone of their tenure, the first year is about proving their value, and the five-year mark is often seen as a milestone of longevity and commitment.

Take Away Skills:

  • Understanding of the business culture each professional was promoted or hired into.
  • Techniques to help underrepresented professionals manage their career within the organization
  • Techniques to build alliances within the organization

Duration:

  • This course is a combination of facilitated classroom instruction and executive coaching for participants. It is presented as a series of 4 sessions, delivered in 2-hour time blocks, over a minimum of 4 months. Eight (8) hours of Executive Coaching is offered between sessions and up to one month after the last facilitated session.

Audience:

  • Managers, Supervisors, and other people leaders.

Course Outline

  • You’re Hired! Now what?
  • Taking the Long View – Understanding Promotion and Creating Longevity
  • Dealing with Challenges: Avoiding the Imposter Syndrome
  • Help is on the way! Conversations with Leadership and Influencers
  • Creating a Leadership Retention Action Plan