Curriculum & Schedule

Leadership Begins With Me

Keynote: Ellise Smith

Participants will explore, identify, and define the various facets of their leadership identity.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Enhance Self-Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of their personal and professional identities, thereby improving self-awareness.
• Improve Communication: Facilitate clearer communication and more effective relationships by recognizing how their identity influences interactions with others.
• Promote Personal Growth: Engage in reflective practices to identify strengths and areas for development, fostering ongoing personal and professional growth.

Deliverable: Recruitment Policy Review/Re-Do

Organizational Management and Human Resources

Keynote: Vicky Hidalgo

Participants will evaluate and expand their capacity for effectively incorporating inclusive excellence throughout the talent ecosystem, ultimately fostering a healthier and more equitable organizational environment.

Explore the historical connections and disconnections between human resource departments and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Identify and Apply Inclusive Recruitment Practices: Recognize the importance of diverse sourcing and bias mitigation throughout the recruitment process and apply strategies to enhance fairness and engage dynamic candidates.
• Design and Implement Effective Onboarding Programs: Develop onboarding processes that are welcoming and supportive, incorporating inclusive orientation materials and mentorship opportunities to ensure smooth integration and effectiveness of new hires.
• Create Equitable Development Opportunities: Establish and promote training and career development programs that address professional growth and social growth and provide transparent career pathways to support equitable advancement for employees.
• Foster a Retentive and Inclusive Work Environment: Implement strategies to build an inclusive culture and enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Deliverable: Crafting Your Leadership Philosophy

Government Relations and Community Engagement

Keynote: Sedelta Oosahwee

Participants will investigate and categorize how government policies, social and political movements, workforce development, industry effectiveness, and ethical considerations in organizational practices are interconnected.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the interconnectedness of government policies and procedures on workforce development.
• Articulate the differences between impactful community engagement and community exploitation.
• Develop impactful programming and strategic initiatives that contribute to social change, job creation, and economic development.

Deliverable: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative

Critical Incident Management and Conflict Resolution

Keynote: Ben Hunter and Monica Johnson 

Participants will analyze the impact of critical incidents, natural disasters, and crises on organizational dynamics and will study methodologies for effectively managing and resolving conflicts to ensure both immediate resolution and the long-term health of the organization.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand HR implications of conflict resolution.
• Develop strategies for managing and communicating conflict resolution to external audiences.
• Implement de-escalation strategies and restorative techniques to facilitate reconciliation and mutual understanding among parties.
• Design continuity plans to ensure organizational stability and ongoing operations amidst conflicts.

Deliverable: Critical Incident Continuity Plan

Legacy Leadership

Keynote: Brian Richardson Jr.

Participants will explore strategies to create a resilient and lasting leadership legacy that empowers others, advances organizational success, and cultivates a culture of growth and excellence.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Identify the core values and principles that have guided their leadership approach and analyze how these values have influenced their interactions and decision-making processes.
• Communicate the impact of their leadership inclusive of milestones, major accomplishments, and significant contributions to organizations and industries.
• Articulate a comprehensive vision for leadership impact by defining legacy goals and designing innovative and transformative initiatives.
• Understand the importance of mentorship and sponsorship of the next generation of leaders.

Deliverable: Legacy Project