Sessions
Concurrent Session
GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! HOW TO MANAGE DIVERSITY IMPLEMENTATION FROM THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR ASSIGNMENT
Maryland A/B
Monday 10/24/2011 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
1.25
Workplace Application:
Learn how to initiate, implement and manage your diversity initiative from start-up through year three.
This session is for the diversity practitioner who wants to have a practical, high-level overview of how to implement diversity within the corporation/organization, or for the HR professional who is responsible for the diversity function. Learn the proper definition of diversity. Identify the five elements needed in your diversity mission statement and the key differences between affirmative action and diversity. Discuss a diversity business case, the strategic approach needed to ensure success as well as the pros and cons of metrics and practical tools for gauging ROI to ensure success.