Detailed programme

OPENING MODULE : Introduction to the Certificate (Half-Day)
Day 1 Includes keynote lecture and networking drink
  • Positioning the certificate in the current political and organizational context regarding DEI
  • Overview of the change process model used throughout the program
     
MODULE 1 : Foundations of DEI and the Case for Change (1 Day)
Day 2 (Karl-Andrew Woltin & Gregory Renders)
  • Understanding DEI
  • Political perspectives on DEI
  • Intergroup relations and systemic inequities
  • Employee resource groups in the organizational model
     
MODULE 2 : Assessing the Current State of DEI (3 Days)
Day 3 (Claudia Toma & Joëlle Jablan)
  • Defining the DEI problem (the “what”?)
  • Conducting DEI assessments
  • Understanding DEI impact and tools for measuring It
Day 4 (Smaranda Boros & Claire Godding)
  • Communicating change (the general “why”?)
  • Marketing the case for DEI
  • Identifying levers and barriers for DEI (your organizational analysis)
Day 5 (Julie Ringelheim & Unia)
  • Understanding the Belgian institutional DEI context
  • Understanding the Belgian legal DEI framework
     
MODULE 3 : Designing DEI Strategy and Change Plans (2 days)
Day 6 + Final project session - (Délia Mensitieri & Katrien Gossens)
  • DEI as organizational strategy (the organizational “why“?): DEI vision(s), goals, and KPIs
  • Integrating DEI into business strategies and innovation
  • Applying change management models
Day 7 (Patrizia Zanoni & Gregory Renders)
  • You and others as DEI actor (the “who“?): engaging stakeholders and empowering DEI champions
  • Inclusive leadership, governance structures and politics of DEI
  • Coalition building, accountability and continuous development
     
MODULE 4 : Implementing DEI Initiatives for Systemic Change (2 Days)
Day 8 + Final project session - (Patrizia Zanoni & Luc Vandemoortele)
  • From functional to systemic policies and practices (the “how”? of implementation)
  • Coherent DEI practices for inclusive hiring, evaluation, promotion, and retention
Day 9 (Annalisa Casini & IEFH)
  • Implementing initiatives fostering gender and intersectional equity
  • Creating safe and inclusive workspaces (from microaggressions to effective policies)
     
MODULE 5 : Evaluating Impat and Scaling Change (1 Day)
Day 10 + Final project session - (Claudia Toma & Joëlle Jablan)
  • Assessing the psychological and organizational impact of DEI measures
  • Reflecting on key indicators and continuous learning
  • Cases studies of successful DEI transformations
     
MODULE 6 : Challenges in DEI Communication (1 Day)
Day 11 + Final project session - (Karl-Andrew Woltin & Gregory Renders)
  • Signals and unintended consequences of DEI
  • Resistance, backlash, and opposition
  • Communicating and storytelling for DEI impact
     
CLOSING MODULE : Closing Session Celebrating Your Achievement (Half-day)
Day 12 Includes closing cocktail
  • Presentation of final projects