Your Pathway to 50 – 30 Challenge Success 

Specialized Workshops Tailored for Business Objectives in

Diversity and Inclusion


Aligning EDI with Sustainable Business

The UN Global Compact Network Canada and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) present a series of practical, results-oriented workshops in support of the 50 – 30 Challenge. With a focus on actionable insights and peer-to-peer learning, these courses are designed to enable your organization to meet the 50 – 30 Challenge targets: 50% gender parity and 30% representation of equity-deserving groups on boards and/ or in senior management roles. 

Core Courses

Complete these core courses to build a solid foundation in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and then embark upon the specialized workshops of two distinct learning pathways. 

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Fundamentals and Unconscious Bias (120 minutes)
  • Respect: Workplace Wellbeing (120 minutes)

Tailored Learning Pathways for Every Organization

Our specialized pathways, the Practitioner’s Path and the Leader’s Path, offer curated workshops to meet your unique business needs in key areas proven to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your organization. These advanced courses are tailored to complement your organization’s strategic objectives and help you navigate the complexities of creating an inclusive environment. 

The Practitioner's Path

Designed for DEI professionals, as well as transformative leaders and individuals committed to learning the practical skills required to cultivate inclusive environments. To earn a certificate of completion, participants are required to complete the two core courses in addition to a selection of at least three specialized workshops from the Practitioner's Path.

The Leader’s Path  

Created specifically for top-level executives, business owners, industry leaders, team or project managers, and decision-makers aiming to integrate DEI into their management or leadership style. Participants seeking a certificate of completion must successfully complete the two core courses, along with a minimum of two tailored workshops from the Leader's Path.

Workshops Schedule

In collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, we are extending an exclusive series of capacity-building workshops to those actively participating in the 50 – 30 Challenge.

Kindly note that eligibility for these workshops is restricted to 50 – 30 Challenge participants. Registration by non-participants will result in automatic disqualification. Are you ready to join the 50 – 30 Challenge? Learn more here.

Workshops Schedule

October 2024

Inclusive Leadership (Leader’s Path)

A workshop that helps leaders and changemakers analyze the qualities of inclusive leadership and put them into practice via scenario exercises to propel diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organization’s culture and management approach.

Register now for this safe and supportive learning experience: Monday 7 October 2024, 12 PM - 2 PM ET 

Power and Privilege (Leader’s Path)

This workshop aims to help leaders, decision-makers, and those with positions of influence to better understand how to use their power and privilege to advance inclusivity and break systemic barriers that prevent equity in the workplace. 

Register now for this safe and supportive learning experience: Thursday 10 October 2024, 12 PM - 2 PM ET

November 2024

DEI Fundamentals and Unconscious Bias (Core Course)

This core course is designed to provide an overview of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and discuss why these should be prioritized in Canadian workplaces. It will also delve into the topic of unconscious bias and its different manifestations including sources and types of bias. Participants will have the opportunity to explore what it means to be a diversity champion during the session through facilitated case studies, peer-to-peer learning, and other engaging capacity-building activities. At the end of the session, participants will be able to mitigate bias, embrace differences, and return to their workplace with strategies and reflective changes to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Register now for this safe and supportive learning experience: Monday 4 November 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM ET

Respect: Workplace Wellbeing (Core Course)

Workplaces are microcosms of society and negative attitudes or behaviours such as microaggression, antagonism, and bullying can be prevalent in these spaces. This session explores negative behaviours in the workplace, highlighting how they can impact employee well-being and organizational culture. Through case studies, statistical analysis, and peer-to-peer learning, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what constitutes genuine respect in the workplace and how to ensure they are contributing to an inclusive environment. At the end of the session, attendees will have learned strategies to activate their allyship and combat microaggressions and workplace discrimination, while promoting individual and organizational wellbeing.

Register now for this safe and supportive learning experience: Monday 18 November 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM ET

Implementing a DEI Strategy (Leader’s Path)

This interactive workshop will help you develop internal DEI resources specific to your organizational needs. It will also guide you to kickstart policy reviews that align with DEI strategies and to implement effective DEI training programmes. 

Register now for this safe and supportive learning experience: Tuesday 26 November 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM ET

December 2024

Intercultural Competence (Practitioner’s Path)

This workshop is a deep dive into improving cultural competency in the workplace with a focus on dimensions of the cultural development model, intercultural sensitivity training, and sharing strategies to enhance professional communication and respect for cultural diversity. Participants will leave the session with tested strategies to enhance their professional intercultural competence and build capacity for this work at their organizations.

Register now for this safe and supportive learning experience: Thursday 5 December 2024, 11 AM - 1 PM ET

 

Why Participate?

  • Elevate your organizational strategy by integrating the business case for DEI
  • Meet the 50 – 30 Challenge objectives with expert guidance and actionable steps.
  • Implement proven strategies to experience tangible benefits in workplace DEI
  • Connect with a network of industry leaders for enriched peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.
  • Seamlessly align your DEI efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals for a global impact.

For more information about these workshops, please reach out to our team here.