Expand Workplace Inclusion
Participants learn the benefits of inclusion and a framework for continual progression toward a more inclusive environment.
Blanchard and CfL believes everyone deserves a workplace environment where they truly can be themselves. But achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn’t easy. Leaders need a plan and the right skills to carry it out.
Based on the proven developmental continuum in Jennifer Brown's book, How to Be an Inclusive Leader, Courageous Inclusion™ cultivates a mindset that promotes diversity and inclusion. The course teaches participants how to become more knowledgeable and active advocates of inclusion in their workplace.
We understand how important it is to provide your people with a way to confidently and safely speak out and raise DEI issues. Blanchard’s Courageous Inclusion program can help.
This road map approach makes Courageous Inclusion uniquely powerful for increasing inclusivity in your culture and creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
Courageous Inclusion™ is a one-day, in-person session that cultivates a mindset that promotes diversity and inclusion through a compelling and engaging learner experience.
Location: At your organization or at CfL in Copenhagen.
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Prework |
Launch: Participants prepare for the cohort learning experience by completing a few pre-session assignments. |
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Welcome |
Learn & Practice: Welcomes participants and sets the context for the learning experience. |
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Courageous Inclusion Mindset & Model |
Presents the three components of the Courageous Inclusion mindset and describes the model. Invites participants to identify their stage for the inclusion issue they are focusing on. |
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Stage 1 |
Unaware: Explores obstacles to knowing you’re Unaware and introduces unconscious bias as a foundation. |
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Stage 2 |
Aware: Explores privilege as an important factor to understand oneself in order to be more inclusive. Time for reflection and discussion in small groups. |
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Stage 3 |
Active: Explores various aspects of being Active, including risks. Allows participants time to reflect and discuss in small groups. |
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Stage 4 |
Advocate: Reviews the characteristics of Advocate. Presents one person’s experience as an advocate for self and others. |
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Courageous Inclusion™ Journey and Action Plan |
Invites participants to envision their own journey and discuss. Introduces and explains the Courageous Inclusion Action Plan and provides coaching as needed. |
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Wrap Up and Apply |
Participants review key learnings and get introduced to APPLY resources to continue their journey. |
This design includes two 3-hour virtual sessions to inspire managers and individual contributors to become more inclusive by shifting their mindset to challenge their perspective, embrace differences, and value fairness for all. Learners will gain the skills to help create an environment where coworkers feel appreciated and connected, increasing the effectiveness of people and teams and improving organizational performance.
| Prework | Launch: Engaging assignments to expedite the learning and help them internalize the content to frame their thinking prior to class. This will enable them to immediately apply their learnings from this course to real-world challenges. |
| Session 1 | Unaware: Reviews the characteristics of being Unaware. Explores obstacles to knowing you’re Unaware and introduces unconscious bias as a foundation of being Unaware. Reviews the characteristics of being Aware. Explores privilege as an important factor in understanding oneself to become more inclusive. Allows participants time to reflect and then discuss in small groups. |
| Session 2 | Active: Reviews the characteristics of being Active. Explores various aspects of being Active, including risk. Allows participants time to reflect and then discuss in small groups. Reviews the characteristics of Advocate. Presents one person’s experience as an Advocate for self and others. |
| Post Work | Apply: Provides the Action Plan worksheet and At a Glance reference booklet to support participants in embracing Courageous Inclusion on the job. |
Courageous Inclusion™ is a self-paced 35-minute Online Overview with Debrief experience or as part of a learning journey design. It teaches the core content, followed by a one-hour facilitated session to discuss and deepen the learning.
| Micro-activities | Organized into bite-sized pieces, ranging from one to five minutes. |
| Interactive Exercises | Fun, engaging activities include videos, self-surveys, and reflective interactions as well as a downloadable reference. |
| Manager-Led Debriefs | Optional manager-led debriefs allow for collaboration and discussion for a blended learning experience. |
Participants learn the benefits of inclusion and a framework for continual progression toward a more inclusive environment.
Employees will feel more welcome and able to bring their authentic selves into the workplace.
People are more creative, driven, productive, forgiving, and collaborative when they feel welcomed and appreciated.
Employees are more drawn to a workplace that demonstrates diversity and inclusion and treats people well.
