Looking at D&I policy through a different lens
Looking at D&I policy through a different lens
How can organisations successfully implement diversity and inclusion policies? This masterclass teaches HR professionals and D&I officers to look at their policies in a systematic and evidence-based way. After this masterclass, you will be aware of the latest scientific insights and can apply this knowledge directly to your own organisation’s D&I policy. You will be guided by experienced D&I experts.
Destined for
This masterclass is intended for HR professionals and D&I officers at public and private organisations.
Access requirements
- You have knowledge of and influence on your own organisation’s D&I policy.
- You may confidentially share information about your organisation’s D&I policy with other participants.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this masterclass, you will be able to:
- explain what, according to science, are the current pitfalls and challenges of diversity and inclusion in the workplace,
- develop your own D&I policy with a new, science-based approach, and
- underpin the choices in your own D&I policy with scientific insights and practical examples.
Dates and time investment
The masterclass consists of a series of 3 meetings of approximately 4 hours. In addition, count on approximately 10 hours of preparation time.
Dates: 7 January, 21 January and 11 February 2025 (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM).
Experiences from a former participant
“We offer an evidence-based approach to get a better grip on policy in one's own organization”
Prof. dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn
What will you do?
In three sessions, you will learn to look at the D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) policy of your organisation in a new way. Each participant will bring their own policy case to which the new approach will be directly applied. You will be introduced to the latest scientific insights on effective D&I policy and learn what does and doesn’t work according to science for your specific case. In between the sessions, you will apply this knowledge and write an action plan to actually implement your case. You will receive feedback from both scientists and fellow policy officers.
During the sessions, you will be challenged by guest lecturers who give lectures on their own research on D&I policy in organisations. Additionally, there is plenty of room to discuss your own experiences. Finally, we offer the option to request a free consultation with one of the lecturers within a year after attending the masterclass to discuss challenges in the next steps. This way, you will receive a versatile toolbox that you can continue to apply to the entire D&I policy of your organisation.
Programme
The masterclass consists of three sessions:
Certification
At the end of the master class, you will receive a certificate of participation.
“How do I know if our diversity policy is making people feel at home with us?”
A D&I officer from a large organisation
Location
The sessions take place in the Academy Building (Domplein 29) and at the Faculty of Humanities (Janskerkhof 13a) of Utrecht University. Each session includes a delicious lunch.
Data
Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
1 | 7 January 2025 | 12:00-16:00 hrs |
2 | 21 January 2025 | 12:00-16:00 hrs |
3 | 11 February 2025 | 12:00-16:00 hrs |
Lecturers
The masterclass will be taught by two regular lecturers and a number of guest lecturers specialising in the field of diversity and inclusion in organisations. They are all connected to the Organisational Behaviour research group of Prof. dr. Naomi Ellemers.
Questions or interest in participating?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us without obligation. We are happy to help: Masterclass-DI@uu.nl
Experiences
Listen to the experiences of former participant Aurora Guds and get a sense of the atmosphere of the masterclass.