Overview
This course is the second part of the DEI series and will ensure a better understanding of the benefits of addressing and embedding diversity, equity and inclusion within the board, and how effective governance can enhance business performance and success. You will further enhance your knowledge regarding roles and responsibilities regarding Equality law and the trustee role.
For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
Participant Profile
Following completion of Part 1 – this session delves further into how to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into the governance of the organisation.
- How can you ensure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is embedded within board and organisational practice?
- How a board can ensure effective strategic DEI planning?
- How have you ensured your recruitment process is effective and is addressing any under representation?
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will understand:
- The benefits and outcomes regarding inclusive leadership as a board/within organisations
- Governance is not just a strategic or financial concern, but also an ethical one
- How to effectively carry out strategic DEI planning to support enhancing and embedding DEI practice within your organisation
- Equity in governance means recognising and addressing the systemic barriers that have historically excluded certain groups in the delivery of services, employment and recruitment of trustee/board roles
- Your next steps to ensure DEI is incorporated into all functions of the organisation
You will also receive:
- Governance glossary - key terms and their definitions
- A delegate pack containing comprehensive course handouts, learning journal and further learning information
- A certificate to show you have attended the workshop
- 3 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
People who take this course often complete:
Competency framework
This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Emerging/Established
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.
Course Leader
Natasha is the founder and Director of Diverse Matters. She is responsible for the overall running of the company and for the design and delivery of a range of diversity and inclusion solutions across all sectors.
Natasha has over 25 years’ experience of working within the diversity and inclusion field, and prior to setting up Diverse Matters and was the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Victim Support. Natasha led the organisation to become a Stonewall top 100 employer, achieve the ‘Leaders in Diversity’ and ‘Investors in Diversity’ accreditation from the National Centre for Diversity and the charity was the first national charity to achieve ‘Leaders in Diversity’ status. Other Diversity and Inclusion roles held include Head of Development for Equal Approach (now EA Inclusion) and Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing for law firm Mills & Reeve. In 2024 Natasha also won the Entrepreneur of the year award at the Women’s Awards.
Due to this experience and knowledge Natasha has developed and delivered a wide range of diversity and inclusion programmes to companies nationally that focused on areas including bias, disability, mental health, embedding diversity and inclusion, supporting diverse communities, race equity and LGBT+ inclusion. Natasha is also an experienced guest speaker, facilitator, chair and has held senior positions including chairing regional and national panels within the public and voluntary sector.
Natasha was also the winner of Stonewall Cmyru's LGBT+ 'Ally of the Year' Award 2018 and Runner up/Special mention - National Centre for Diversity 2016 'Inspirational person award’ and also named on Class of 2021 for the Women, Influence and Power in Law UK for her work at Mills & Reeve. Natasha also been shortlisted in 2024 for the MBBC awards – Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion. Diverse Matters were also finalists in the 2022 Inclusive Companies Award – Best Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy. In 2024 Natasha also won the Entrepreneur of the year award at the Women’s Awards.
Voluntary work Natasha currently carries out includes being a governor at King Edward VI (KE6) sixth form.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) fundamentals: Part 1
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) fundamentals: Part 1