Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of strategic approaches to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at a leadership level. The content is based on a CMI Level 7 course and aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement effective EDI strategies within their organisations.
The field of EDI is constantly evolving, and this pack reflects current thinking and practices as of 2024. It combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, case studies, and action points to support the development of inclusive workplaces.
Foundations for Excellence
Qualification Overview
The CMI Level 7 qualification in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion aims to develop an in-depth understanding of EDI at a strategic level. The qualification enables leaders to:
- Critically assess local or more systemic inequalities within their organisation and within a social context
- Understand approaches to comply with legal requirements as well as social responsibilities and local strategic priorities.
- Appraise and influence equality, diversity, and inclusion working practices and cultures in their organisation.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Strategic Level
- Critically assess structural inequality within an organisational and societal context.
- Discuss approaches to legal and good practice requirements for equality, diversity, and inclusion in an organisational context.
- Critically appraise the influence of equality, diversity, and inclusion on the strategic objectives of an organisation.
- Present the business case for good practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Know how to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Select and appraise data and information to inform strategic priorities of an organisation.
- Develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity, and inclusion within an organisational context.
- Develop a strategy to embed strategic priorities for equality, diversity, and inclusion within an organisation.
- Investigate bias and its impact on delivering EDI outcomes in the organisational context.
- Analyse the complexity of the leader’s role in creating a culture that empowers EDI.
In house training
The course can be customised to meet your organisational needs, enabling staff to gain leadership and management expertise tailored to your business context. To discuss further, please contact eleanor.morgan@convenzis.co.uk
Qualification
Participants gain the CMI Level 7 Award after completing practical and written assessment.
Assessment
After attending the training course, participants will need to submit a report and strategy document of between 3500 and 4500 words. The assignment will then be graded by the CMI and successful candidates will be awarded the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
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