Professional Development and Cross-Training
Increase DEI professional development opportunities and cross-training to increase inclusive work environment, culture, and engagement
Implementation Strategies and Actions
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Prioritize attending internal DEI events and activities for growth and development in DEI.
In-Progress
Current Status
In-Progress
Measures of Success
- Diversity education, training, and discussions for all departments have been implemented multiple times per year for all employees.
- Cross-training opportunities have been identified and people have been cross-trained in identified areas.
- Encouragement of individual enrichment for those interested has been promoted and provided.
- Make it mandatory to attend a certain amount of DEI workshops
- Incentivize attending DEI workshops
- At next contract renewal, make DEI training and workshops part of the agreement for staff development
- Budget for DEI-Conference /Workshop training for IE partners and working groups
- Include shadowing for all employees on several “Do my job today” dates…
- Update job process documentation for cross-coverage when needed…
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Provide financial resources to attend conferences related to role with a DEI focus.
Launched
Measures of Success
- Diversity education, training, and discussions for all departments have been implemented multiple times per year for all employees.
- Cross-training opportunities have been identified and people have been cross-trained in identified areas.
- Encouragement of individual enrichment for those interested has been promoted and provided.
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Provide cross-training opportunities to increase knowledge and awareness/empathy.
In-Progress
Current Status
In-Progress
Measures of Success
- Diversity education, training, and discussions for all departments have been implemented multiple times per year for all employees.
- Cross-training opportunities have been identified and people have been cross-trained in identified areas.
- Encouragement of individual enrichment for those interested has been promoted and provided.