Business Programs and Executive Coaching
Diversity New Zealand offers tailored business programs and executive coaching options designed to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into the core strategic functions and leadership frameworks of organizations. These initiatives are particularly focused on equipping executives and business leaders with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful DEI changes within their teams and throughout the organization. Here’s a closer look at these offerings:
Business Program for DEI
Diversity New Zealand offers a suite of business programs and coaching options designed to support and enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at all levels of the organization. These initiatives cater to personal development, leadership skills, and specific DEI competencies. Here’s a detailed look at some of these offerings:
Strategic DEI Integration
Programs that help integrate DEI objectives into business strategies. This includes aligning DEI goals with business outcomes, creating measurable DEI metrics, and developing implementation roadmaps that reflect both short-term and long-term objectives.
DEI Leadership Workshops
Specialized workshops designed for senior management, focusing on how to lead diverse teams effectively and create policies that promote an inclusive culture. These workshops cover critical areas such as conflict resolution in diverse teams, fostering innovation through diversity, and ethical leadership.
Cultural Transformation Initiatives
Comprehensive programs aimed at transforming organizational culture to be more inclusive. These initiatives involve systematic changes to organizational practices, norms, and values to ensure they support a diverse workforce.
Executive Coaching Options
Inclusive Leadership Coaching
Personalized coaching for executives to develop inclusive leadership qualities. This includes enhancing empathy, improving communication skills, and understanding the impact of their leadership style on diverse groups.
Change Management Coaching
Coaching that focuses on guiding leaders through the process of implementing DEI changes effectively. This involves managing resistance, communicating change, and motivating teams during transitions.
Executive Team Alignment
Facilitated sessions that help executive teams align on DEI priorities, understand the benefits of DEI at the executive level, and develop a cohesive strategy to lead by example.
Specialized Support for Executives
Board-Level DEI Advisory
Providing DEI guidance and support directly to boards of directors to ensure governance practices reflect DEI principles and that boards are equipped to oversee DEI strategy effectively.
High-Potential Leader Programs
Identifying and developing high-potential leaders within the organization with a focus on enhancing their understanding and implementation of DEI practices. This includes mentorship opportunities, advanced leadership training, and strategic project assignments.
Succession Planning
Incorporating DEI considerations into succession planning to ensure diverse leadership pipelines and equitable opportunities for advancement within the organization.
What we offer
Diversity New Zealand’s business programs and executive coaching are designed to ensure that DEI is not only a part of the organizational ethos but also a pivotal element of the business strategy and leadership development. By focusing on executive levels and business strategies, Diversity New Zealand aims to create a ripple effect of inclusivity that permeates all levels of the organization.