Online Diversity & Inclusion Course 2021
A PwC Academy online course for professionals interested in developing skills and techniques to make their workplace more inclusive
About the PwC Academy's Diversity & Inclusion Course
PwC Switzerland is pleased to announce the launch of the new edition of the Diversity & Inclusion Course. This edition will be conducted in collaboration with other members of the PwC network: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey and the UK.
This 7 module training has been built for professionals from all industries and company sizes with interest in building and managing a diverse and effective workforce. It offers the opportunity to learn how to make a workplace inclusive to all and provides you with practical tools and techniques, backed by academic research, proven to drive change in the workplace.
This edition of the Diversity & Inclusion Course has been designed based on our D&I maturity model in order to better support organisations in their D&I journey.
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General information
Fall 2021 edition
The Diversity & Inclusion Course includes 7 modules. You may attend all or part of the modules, depending on your needs.
Each module is split in two parts; one in the morning, from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm, during which we will focus on the theory and one in the afternoon, from 13.30 to 15.00, during which you will put in practice what you have learnt and network with peers.
Language
This course will be held in English.
Recordings
The recordings of the morning sessions (theory) will be made available. However, the afternoon sessions (practice and networking) will not be recorded.
Cost
The price of this course is EUR 1620/CHF 1800/GBP 1380/USD 1920. You also have the possibility to register for individual modules for the price of EUR 270/CHF 300/GBP 230/USD 320 per module.
If more than one person from a particular organisation registers for the same module(s), a discount of 20% will be granted to each participant. If your organisation is eligible for this discount, please get in touch with us before completing the registration form.
Special discount
If you are a registered PwC or Strategy& Alumnus/Alumna, an Advance member or if you work for a non-profit organisation, you may benefit from a 20% discount.
By selecting CHF as currency and the credit card payment method, you may benefit from an extra 10% discount.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel your registration without any fee until 4 weeks before the course. Between 4 and 2 weeks before the course you will be charged a fee of 50% of the course price, and and after that the full price will be charged. You may nominate someone to attend in your place.
| Module 1 | Building and implementing a D&I strategy to develop an inclusive workplace To unlock the benefits of Diversity & Inclusion in your organisation, you need a D&I strategy. But how can you develop an effective D&I strategy? And what strategic levers do you need to prioritise for a successful implementation? |
| Date and schedule | Thursday, 28 October 2021 from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and from 13.30 to 15.00 pm (CEST) |
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| Facilitator | Alexander Skumiewski |
| Module 2 | Using an evidence based governance model to strengthen D&I accountability Clarity on roles, responsibilities and objectives are critical to driving the success of your D&I strategy. Who owns D&I and what should be measured to drive impact? |
| Date and schedule | Thursday, 4 November 2021 from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and from 13.30 to 15.00 pm (CET)
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| Facilitator | Alexander Skumiewski |
| Module 3 | Building and maintaining an inclusive culture in a virtual setting The rapid shift to remote working challenged our ideas of what an inclusive culture looks like. How can we reach a concept of inclusive culture and inclusive leadership that works in both the office and the virtual environment? |
| Date and schedule | Thursday, 11 November 2021 from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and 13.30 to 15.00 pm (CET)
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Lydia Walter & Kevin Boti |
| Module 4 | Get your D&I in motion through an inspiring D&I narrative It can be challenging to provide a compelling D&I narrative for your organisation. How to be ambitious and inspirational, while remaining authentic and realistic? Inspire your organisation to go on a cultural change journey. |
| Date and schedule | Thursday, 18 November 2021 from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and from 13.30 to 15.00 pm (CET)
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| Facilitator | Lydia Walter |
| Module 5 | Institutionalise your D&I Strategy by embedding D&I in policies and practices D&I policies are incomplete without considering how very different employees' needs can be. Is your organisation truly inclusive? Join this session to learn more about how you can harness and unlock the full potential of your talent. |
| Date and schedule | Thursday, 25 November 2021 from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and from 13.30 to 15.00 pm (CET)
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| Facilitators | Jasmin Danzeisen & Alexander Skumiewski |
| Module 6 | Achieving business results by implementing strategic D&I initiatives into your value chain Diversity & Inclusion have been buzzwords within corporate circles for years. No longer are these simply catchphrases, but instead are now business imperatives. In this module we elaborate on how D&I can strategically amplify success to the value chain. |
| Date and schedule | Thursday, 2 December 2021 from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and 13.30 to 15.00 pm (CET)
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| Facilitators | Lydia Walter & Joop Smits |
| Module 7 | Leveraging D&I capabilities in your workforce through new ways of learning The new world of work requires new approaches to learning. Explore how you can leverage technological tools and new scientific advancements to foster D&I awareness in your organisation. |
| Date and schedule | Thursday, 9 December 2021 from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and from 13.30 to 15.00 pm (CET)
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| Facilitators | Lydia Walter & Klara Boek Bosshard |
