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The Inclusion Learning Lab

Immersive Learning & Development for
DEI Leaders and Teams

We Believe That Inclusive Organizations Are Created When
Diversity, Belonging, and Respect Intersect. 

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The Inclusion Learning Lab - Winner 2021 Diversity Innovators Award

The Business Case For Inclusion & Diversity
Is Stronger Than Ever, But...

We Must Rethink The Challenge

Black HR Professionals
45 %

Feel That Discrimination Based on Race or Ethnicity Exists and 61% Said Incivility Exists In My Workplace.
(SHRM Racial Equity 2020)

Organizations
45 %

With DEI Goals Have Made Little or No Progress. Many have seen gender and ethnic minority retention goals go backwards.
(McKinsey – Diversity Wins 2020)

Diverse Employees
67 %

Have Never Personally Benefited From Diversity and Inclusion or Upward Mobility Programs Implemented at Their Workplace.
(Source RCB-2020)

Year Over Year DEI Results Are Still Stagnant!
Bold Action
Is Needed. We Help Organizations Define What’s Possible for
Their Diversity & Inclusion Programs and Our
Community Provides Strategic Guidance for DEI Leaders and Teams.
Five Key Facts…

01.

Our Mission

Inclusion Matters

It's More Than Leadership commitment It's Action

The Inclusion Learning Lab has a multifaceted mission to dismantle the silos that create exclusion and build organizational capacity to become more inclusive, while supporting the diversity practitioners who must carry out this mission.

As Diversity Leaders – We Lead The Change We Want to See.

Creating an inclusive culture is more than “the right thing to do.” Organizations with Inclusive Culture as a core mission are eight times more likely to achieve their business goals and twice as likely to meet financial benchmarks. 

Our Programs Are Built On The Principles of RESPECT, a Transformation View of Inclusive Leadership. 

The Bold Question, If DEI Is Your Core Mission, What Do You Think Is Stopping Your Progress?

DEI Data Storytelling
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DEI Managers Think Leadership Accountability Stops Progress

91% Of DEI Managers Who Responded To Our Survey Said, Lack Of Leadership Accountability Stops DEI Progress. What Can You Do to Hold Leaders Accountable for DEI Success?

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02.

The Challenge

The Next Generation Wants Diversity

TALENT RESILIENCY is essential

THE WAR FOR TALENT IS REAL AND DIVERSITY MATTERS TO THEM

For Gen-Z Employees, Diversity and Inclusion Isn’t a Preference – It’s a Requirement. The Next Generation of Talent expects a diverse workforce, a clear promotion track, career guidance, and a commitment to equality.

1. Talent resiliency is the most important thing for organizations today because it directly impacts your ability to withstand change.
2. How you hire, retain, promote, and engage employees is the number one issue for employers.
3. Engaging talent and lowering turnover is number two on the list of priorities for organizational success – right behind creating an inclusive work environment where everyone thrives.

Are Your Leaders Ready to Create an Inclusive Team? Are They Committed to DEI Action?

You Must Solve Your People Challenges Now...

Organizations cannot afford to wait to learn how to align their DEI Talent Attraction and Retention to the Business Strategy. How Do You Build Inclusivity, Conscious Leaders, Cultural Intelligence, Psychological Safety, While Closing the DEI Knowledge Gap? By Answering Three Bold Questions:

ENGAGE

Is Diversity & Inclusion a Comprehensive Business Strategy or Just A HR Goal?

RETAIN

Can you proactively evaluate your diverse employees' talent lifecycle?

COMMUNICATE

Can Your Leaders Effectively Communicate Your DEI Strategy?

03.

leadership

THE Leadership imperative IS DEI

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT IS THE JOB - NOT A GOAL

Leaders feel that DEI is a goal to be reached when in fact, it is the job – the daily work of leadership. DEI is not an add-on to your role, it is the role. 

Leaders want to do the right thing but often don’t know where to start discussing diversity and inclusion. As a result, they feel uncomfortable discussing sensitive subjects, worry about being intrusive, and fear getting it wrong.

Leaders can make a real difference in the lives of their employees by building inclusion and belonging, but they need help getting started. That’s where we come in. We help leaders become curious about what matters to their teams and help them have powerful, psychologically safe conversations. We help leaders walk back ego for conscious engagement that fosters belonging for everyone on their team.

Do You Know Your Organizations Inclusion Archetype™?

We Built A Powerful DEI Community

For DEI LeadersFor HR ProfessionalsFor RecruitersFor DEI CouncilsFor ERG LeadersFor Talent Leaders

We support DEI Leaders so they can create strategies that inspire innovation, build change management, and promote DEI engagement. 

Watch the Video to Learn More or Schedule a Demo…

04.

DEI Mission & Vision

hiring a diversity manager does not solve your problems

Hiring a Diversity Director

70% of DEI Leaders Resign within 10 months because they feel unsupported

You’ve entrusted your diversity team with implementing your inclusion policies, but very few organizations offer extended support to their diversity managers or diversity committee leaders. 

The reality for Diversity Leaders, they’re often working in an unsupported environment with high-wire expectations and low-bar support.

For years we’ve worked one-on-one with diversity leaders to help them navigate the pitfalls of the position and to align goals with outcomes. We’ve created an exclusive curated DEI  community for Diversity Leaders, Human Resources, and Talent Development Managers. 

If your DEI Leader needs more support, a community of like-minded individuals, and a place to exchange ideas…while learning how to implement inclusion policies strategically. 

JOIN THE INCLUSION LEARNING LAB COMMUNITY FOR DIVERSITY LEADERS

05.

DEI Training & Development
TRADITIONAL DEI TRAINING FAILS TO PRODUCE RESULTS

3 out of 4 leaders are afraid to talk about DEI

Even with millions of dollars of DEI training, 3 out of 4 leaders are not confident in their ability to have inclusive conversations or build diverse teams as a core business imperative.

  • 65% of leaders agreed that it could be challenging to apply DEI strategies after going through traditional training programs.
  • 85% strongly agree that DEI training is not enough to help them feel confident to have powerful introspective conversations with their front-line employees.
  • 3 out of 4 think they do not have enough time to navigate their cross-functional responsibilities and build DEI initiatives to increase engagement.

WEBINARS

Weekly Hot Topic Learning Opportunity and Weekly Roundtable Thought Leader Events

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ONLINE TRAINING

Learn Anywhere... Online Diversity and Inclusion Training for Talent Leaders and Front-line Managers

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WORKSHOPS & KEYNOTES

Learn Proactive Measures to Build Inclusive Culture and Leadership Effectiveness.

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CONSULTING SERVICES

Industry specific, targeted inclusion, and women's leadership consulting.

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06.

OUR SOLUTIONS

MAKE DEI LEARNING UNFORGETTABLE

PEOPLE FORGET 90% OF WHAT THEY LEARNED IF THE INFORMATION ISN'T SITUATIONAL

Immersive Situation-based DEI Learning is a form of training that places participants in realistic scenarios to teach them how to handle difficult situations effectively. This type of learning is often seen as more effective than traditional methods, as it allows participants to experience firsthand what they might encounter in the workplace.

There are several reasons why immersive situation-based DEI learning is more effective than traditional methods:

  1. It allows participants to learn in a realistic environment. This means they can better understand how to apply the concepts they are learning to real-world situations.
  2. Immersive situation-based DEI learning is often more engaging than traditional methods, as it creates space for introspection and aha moments.
  3. Our training programs are built on a real-world scenario and can be customized to meet your organizational needs.

Leaders Have to Be Comfortable Advocating For
Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, and Equity...
Even If It Makes Others Uncomfortable.

Our Recent Clients

The Inclusion Learning Lab, Winner of the 2021 DEI Innovators Award 

Margaret Spence, our Founder, has worked with the following organizations to impact their Diversity & Inclusion and Women’s Leadership Programs…

DEI CONSULTING

Learn Anywhere... Online Diversity and Inclusion Training for Talent Leaders and Front-line Managers

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