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- Avtar’s DEI Primer Course
- Avtar Certified Diversity
Auditor (ACDA) - NHRDN-Avtar Certified Diversity
Professional Program
Avtar’s DEI Primer Course
Topics covered :
- 1. Journey of DEI in India
- 2. Business case for DEI
- 3. Diversity in a VUCA world
- 4. Diversity and Team development
- 5. Diversity and Problem-Solving
- 6. Introduction to Unconscious Biases in the workplace
- 7. Introduction to POSH and Redressal Mechanism.
- 8. Self-awareness, Respect and Inclusion
- 9. Objectives of a DEI agenda
- 10. Inclusivity in Hiring
- 11. Introduction to Allyship & ERGs
Specifications :
- Duration: Full Day
- Number of Participants: 20-70
- Training Mode: Virtual
Who can attend:
Learning outcomes:
- A comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the challenges associated in creating a truly inclusive workplace.
- Dive deeper to identify unconscious biases within, and learn how to turn this new profound understanding into impactful actions towards inclusion.
- Explore the critical role of allyship through engaging real-life stories of male allyship in the workplace and their impact.
- Gain tools to access the readiness of your workplace towards embracing DEI.
Avtar Certified Diversity Auditor (ACDA)
Who can attend:
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding ISO 30415 guidelines
- Creating frameworks and protocols for DEI implementation in alignment with ISO standards
- Understanding competency frameworks and KPIs for monitoring DEI progress
- Developing awareness and capabilities to identify organizational strengths and developmental areas in DEI.
NHRDN-Avtar Certified Diversity Professional Program
This course has received rave reviews from participants worldwide and is led by India’s top thought-leaders on DEI. It instils the confidence to address DEI topics in a pragmatic and result-oriented manner, break down invisible barriers and foster a more collaborative, flexible, and open-minded workplace.
The selection and certification process is rigorous, ensuring that you emerge with a thorough and application-oriented perspective on DEI, combined with the latest, updated curriculum. The certification is valid for 3 years.
Who can attend:
Learning Outcomes:
- Practical knowledge and skills to introduce DEI to your team and organisation.
- Gain confidence to effectively address DEI issues.
- Apply DEI practices in a result-oriented, pragmatic manner to drive positive change at the workplace.
The Impact
40,000+
Women
Impacted
30,000+
Leaders and Managers Trained
5,000+
Workshops
Conducted
Highlights from past sessions
Success Story
Promoting male allyship through Men
as Allies training
Problem Statement
The client recognized the need to address gender equity in their workplace and sought our expertise to develop a comprehensive training program to engage their male colleagues in the process.
Solution Offered
Avtar designed and developed a cutting-edge training program, 'Men as Gender Advocates', specifically tailored to sensitize male colleagues and mobilize their active participation in enhancing workplace gender equity.
Activities Conducted
We conducted a two-year series of webinar sessions on gender equity, male ally behaviors and its benefits for individuals and organizations, reaching more than 15,000 people worldwide.
Outcomes Achieved
The training has equipped male colleagues with the necessary skills and knowledge to promote gender equity in the workplace, resulting in a more inclusive and productive environment for all. Gender equity has now become a staple of their cultural training calendar
Nurturing inclusive behaviors through Inclusion by
design training
Problem Statement
An MNC realized the need for interventions from Leaders and Managers to make the new organization an inclusive workplace, where all members experience the culture with a sense of belongingness and inclusion.
Solution Offered
An Inclusive Leadership intervention, which was curated to impart learnings on specific skills that can be applied at different industry verticals and can be embedded in the current work environment.
Activities Conducted
We conducted customized workshops, training sessions, and coaching programs for the management. Topics covered included unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and allyship, providing participants with the tools to create an inclusive team culture.
Outcomes Achieved
Our continue to partner with MNCs, helping them foster a more inclusive work environment, where all team members feel valued & respected. This has helped increase employee engagement, retention, & productivity.
Enhancing awareness about the LGBTQ+
Inclusion through sensitisation workshops
Problem Statement
An MNC in the automation sector recognized the need to sensitize its employees on the nuances related to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Avtar was consulted to design and develop a training intervention to enable leaders and managers to create a culture of inclusion and belongingness at the workplace.
Solution Offered
Our team designed and developed a highly interactive, customized training intervention to enable leaders and managers to create a culture of inclusion and belongingness at the workplace.
Activities Conducted
Two out of three training sessions focused on understanding the business case for LGBTQ+ inclusion and creating allies. The third ‘train-the-trainers’ workshop empowered individuals to teach other employees about LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Outcomes Achieved
The training sessions helped the management understand the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the impact of unconscious workplace biases. This helped them rebrand and attract a diverse set of talent.
Building a pipeline of women leaders
through Intentional Career Pathing training
Problem Statement
The Global Delivery Services division of a major consulting organization identified a need to empower women employees in mid-career and develop a pipeline of women leaders for senior roles in multiple geographic locations, including India, China, Philippines, and Poland.
Solution Offered
A customized ICP training intervention was designed and delivered, taking into account cross-cultural differences across the various locations.
Activities Conducted
Over six months, nine virtual training sessions were held on various topics: Career Identity, Networking, Negotiation, Work-Life Integration, Collaborative Working etc. Participants also took the Career Intentionality Quotient (C-InQ) assessment to measure their career intentionality levels.
Outcomes Achieved
The ICP training intervention resulted in a 4% average increase in participants' C-InQ scores. The training empowered mid-career women employees, built their skills, and prepared them for leadership roles.
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