Harness

Engaging Executive Support for Gender Inclusion

type
Workshop
DELIVERY FORMAT
In-Person / Online
DURATION
3-8 hours
facilitator - participants RATIO
1:14

Overview

As organizations navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing future, the gender gap in the workplace is not just an equality issue, but a crucial determinant of economic and organizational success. Despite progress, women remain under-represented and under-promoted, which limits decision-making, innovation, and business advantage. Gender inclusion is increasingly considered by investors when evaluating companies’ performance and impact. Therefore, driving an inclusive and gender-diverse culture is not just the right thing to do, but also business-relevant. 

Executives and management teams play a pivotal role in advancing gender inclusion. This workshop, designed specifically for them, emphasizes their accountability in championing gender inclusion. Through a blend of evidence-based insights, interactive discussions, and practical case studies, participants will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change. Participants will emerge with a clearer vision of how gender inclusion can be a powerful lever for organizational success, enhancing innovation, decision-making, and overall workplace dynamics.

Payoffs

Organizational Gains

  • Establish a comprehensive understanding of why gender inclusion is essential for the organization
  • Identify and understand the challenges and barriers preventing gender inclusion in the workplace
  • Open a strategic dialogue to assess the current gender inclusion state at the organization
  • Achieve a transformative shift in the organization’s approach to gender inclusion, moving from sporadic efforts to a structured, top-down initiative

Personal Gains​

Participants will acquire insights, methodologies, and actionable approaches to integrate gender inclusion effectively at the strategic level. They will: 

  • Reflect on their role in leading gender inclusion efforts
  • Build a more empathetic leadership approach by understanding diverse perspectives
  • Acquire inclusive strategies and tools for fostering gender-inclusive environments in their teams and units
  • Enhance accountability and increase capacity for gender-inclusive actions

Lean & Mean: Formats Tailored at Your Choice​

This workshop can be delivered online or in person. Depending on the level of interest and depth of discussions desired, it can run for a full day or as a 3-hour module integrated into management offsites, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) or other relevant in-person opportunities. 

  • In Person: 3-8 hours
  • Online: 3 hours

Learning Journey

Engage in interactive exercises and analyze real-life case studies, focusing on the practical aspects of gender inclusion. Walk away with actionable tools and strategies for effectively implementing and supporting diversity initiatives in the organization. Starting with data on the state of women in the workplace and the business case for gender inclusion, through specific organization data into a strategic management discussion on current and future state.

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