Module 3: Inclusive Leadership | DEI Certificate

The DEI Certificate program will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to develop, implement, and sustain effective DEI strategies and policies. Although research has shown that diverse and inclusive workplaces lead to better business outcomes, many A/E/C professionals do not have a blueprint to successfully activate an internal DEI program within their firm. By developing a DEI Certificate program customized for the A/E/C industry, SMPS will offer members the tools and roadmap to create a more inclusive and welcoming workplace.

To promote lifelong learning, SMPS will also require DEI certificate holders to earn DEUs, which are continuing education units specifically focused on diversity. This ongoing education allows participants to have access to resources that help them navigate the everchanging environment of workplace diversity. This certificate program aligns with our strategic priority to cultivate professionals with diverse expertise.

CEUs

Each 60-90 minute virtual program in this course is approved for 1 diversity education unit (DEU) .

Module 3: Inclusive Leadership

The evolving workplace requires leaders to not only drive performance but also to cultivate inclusive, equitable, and accessible environments where team members feel valued and empowered. This course delves into the principles of inclusive leadership, offering practical strategies to foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and respected. Participants will learn to navigate the complexities of modern leadership, develop essential skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and vulnerability, and implement actionable steps to create a more inclusive workplace.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understanding Inclusive Leadership: Learn the core concepts and importance of inclusive leadership, which goes beyond traditional management to create equitable environments.
2. Essential Skills for Inclusive Leaders: Develop key skills including self-awareness, curiosity, vulnerability, courage, and empathy to better support and lead diverse teams.
3. Three-Step Framework: Implement a straightforward framework to lead by example, mitigate bias intentionally, and redesign outdated practices for modern, inclusive leadership.
4. Practical Implementation: Discover easy-to-implement strategies such as designing safe spaces, promoting accessibility, and prioritizing team well-being without waiting for organizational initiatives.
5. Challenges and Opportunities: Understand the challenges of inclusive leadership and the significant positive impact it can have on talent attraction, retention, and overall organizational culture.
6. Resources for Further Learning: Access additional resources and educational materials to continue developing inclusive leadership skills and understanding implicit biases.

About Dani Herrera

Dani is a bilingual, certified, award-winning DEI and Talent Professional with 17 years of global experience in Talent Operations, DEI, and Leadership.

Among many other things, Dani is a Talent and DEI Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker. She’s also the Awareness & Advocacy Founding Partner at Allies in Recruiting, a volunteer DEI Expert for the NASA IDEA Practitioners Database, a Career Mentor, and a Content creator.

Dani is radically and unapologetically committed to helping organizations analyze and deconstruct biased and inequitable systems. She works (very!) intentionally to nurture cultures that attract and retain talent from historically excluded communities, design processes that minimize biases, and build strategies and systems that foster inclusion, equity, and belonging. She’s also a fierce advocate for the Latine and Immigrant Communities in the United States. 

Dani’s had the privilege of speaking at local and international events, including SXSW, Disrupt HR, Hacking HR, and Manifest Equity. Her POV has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc. Magazine, the BBC, and Refinery 29, among many others!

Each 60-minute webinar in this course is approved for 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for the Certified Professional Services Marketer program.