Diversity and inclusion training can be a powerful tool for change and progress. Through group trainings that focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), you can improve team culture, foster common language, and create spaces for all voices to be heard.

DEI training doesn’t just create a more inclusive environment for underrepresented members in your organization. By working to confront barriers that stand in the way of inclusion, transparency, and engagement, you can feed the flame of progress in your workplace. This not only benefits individuals, but also boosts productivity and profits.

Keep reading to learn how DEI workshops and team building trainings can help you construct the present to build a better, stronger future.

The Benefits of Holding Culture Trainings

There are many benefits to fostering inclusivity in both private- and public- sector organizations. Here are a few to consider:

Improving Professional Development

Culture training offers more than just company-wide change. It can be a guiding light in the personal and professional development of all employees. Increasing awareness and building a sense of community allows people from traditionally marginalized groups to contribute to their workplaces fully and freely.

Improving your understanding of cultural issues and inclusion leads to greater awareness of modern society and prepares you for progress. This gives companies and employees the opportunity to broaden their horizons and reach their full potential as they contribute to creating a more empathetic world.

Enhancing Company Culture

A company’s culture is only as strong as the individual people involved. Teamwork is a central value that many businesses work to achieve. But in order to create a more collaborative workplace, you need the right tools to make it happen – and that’s where we come in.

We believe that every company has the potential to construct a more inclusive and compassionate culture. As we grow and evolve, so does the culture that surrounds us. That’s why teams that incorporate cultural trainings tend to see a significant boost in morale, company culture, and overall satisfaction.

Keeping & Attracting Values-Aligned Individuals

As a company dedicated to diversity, compassion, and progress, you’ll draw the attention of potential employees who share the same values. When you move beyond the basic ideas of equity and inclusion and do the work to truly embody these principles, those outside of your company can see and feel it.

You’ll find that when you prioritize progress in your workplace, your recruitment pool will reflect that. Companies that incorporate inclusivity training benefit from improved retention of innovative and thoughtful employees. You’ll also attract new diverse and passionate candidates who are eager to take part in strengthening your culture and boosting your company’s potential.

Encouraging Innovation

Honest conversations encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. It also helps them feel confident enough to speak up when they have ideas. The incorporation of more perspectives helps you identify and address blind spots in your business strategy.

Research shows that inclusive teams innovate more quickly. Although at first some employees may feel more comfortable working with people who share their backgrounds and experiences, this comfort doesn’t benefit individual employees or your organization. 

Hiring people who don’t look, talk, or think the same way helps you avoid the consequences of conformity and break through the status quo. Diversity of thinking fuels development and innovation.

Increasing Profits

The social and moral benefits of diversity and inclusion are often celebrated. But not nearly as much attention is paid to the economic advantages of diversity in business. Non-homogeneous organizations aren’t just nicer places to work. The data proves they’re also more productive and more profitable. 

Why? More diversity and inclusion in leadership roles boosts profits due to:

• More accurate, in-depth consumer insights
• Higher engagement and more input from employees
• Improved checks and balances in high-level decision making

The numbers speak for themselves – highly inclusive companies are up to 120% more likely to hit their financial target goals.

What is Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion training and theory may seem like a recent innovation. But the term can be traced back to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s when its core principles were focused on tolerance and racial integration in institutions across the US. 

Over time, the DEI movement has grown and evolved to include a greater range of identities, and now includes educating folks about people of all:

• Genders 
• Sexual orientations
• Religions
• Racial backgrounds
• Socioeconomic backgrounds
• Nationalities
• And more!

At its core, DEI trainings are about giving companies and individuals the tools they need to create a more inclusive and effective workplace culture. But there’s no one-size-fits all approach when it comes to building trust and compassion. At Construct the Present, we take the time to get to know your specific goals. That way, we can tailor workshops, courses, and open discussions to encourage positive outcomes.

Together, we can reduce explicit and implicit bias at all levels, improve cultural and interpersonal awareness, and make the world a better place.

Other Trainings That Can Make An Impact For Your Company Culture

In many cases, it’s best to start with the basics. Diversity, equity, and inclusion training is the foundation of creating a better and more team-oriented company culture. Taking this first step can help introduce the people in your organization to new ideas and perspectives. It can also help you identify gaps in knowledge and understanding that exist within your workplace.

Once these gaps have been identified, closing them can be complex. Targeted workshops that focus on specific DEI training topics can help you and your employees tackle the particular challenges you face. We’ll teach you practical strategies of removing barriers to inclusion and constructing pathways to understanding, progress, and productivity. 

Here are some other trainings to consider:

Understanding Privilege

Talking about privilege can be difficult. Systemic inequalities and biases impact us all on a daily basis. But having open and honest discussions about these topics can lead to misunderstandings and sensitivities. 

In the context of a formal training, these conversations can be incredibly productive. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the concepts of dominant culture and white privilege, and identify the ways in which it impacts individuals on a daily basis.

Identity & Privilege

Our identities shape the way we move through life and connect with one another. Our goal is to start a conversion to freely explore the ways that our identities consciously and unconsciously impact us and those around us. Sharing our worldviews and listening to our teammates can help us reach a deeper understanding of our world and each other.

There’s a learning curve for us all. Taking the time to analyze privilege and oppression and how they relate to personal identity isn’t always comfortable. But with compassion and a desire to learn, we can work toward a more equitable future for all of us.

White Allyship in the Workplace

White allyship isn’t something you should expect to immediately get right. When it comes to discussions about race, there will always be a learning curve – especially if you’re just starting the process of growing your understanding about race and privilege. 

We’ll explore the inner workings of identity and lived experience in a way that’s honest, supportive, and non-judgemental. Our goal with these workshops is to help white members of our communities develop their understanding of allyship and learn how to more effectively and respectfully participate in discussions about race.

Can DEI and other culture trainings help your company?

We all have biases. Sometimes, inequity and discrimination are plain to see. Cruel comments, exclusion, and shameless racism and sexism are still present today in our lives and workplaces. But in many cases, systems of oppression exist under the surface. Unless you experience them yourself, you may go about your day blissfully unaware. 

But these systems don’t just impact individuals. They have a significant effect on: 

• Your organization’s culture
• The wellbeing of your employees
• The effectiveness of your leadership
• Your team’s ability to innovate
• Your productivity and profitability

DEI and other cultural trainings can help your company by bringing these issues out into the light. They will support you in learning common language, identifying problems where they exist, and confronting barriers to inclusivity and progress. 

By empowering all of your employees to engage with one another and contribute their unique perspectives and experiences, you’ll build a more resilient future for your business.

Helping Businesses Build Stronger, More Inclusive Teams!

At Construct the Present, we provide professional, evidence-based, and compassionate DEI and cultural trainings for organizations of all shapes and sizes. 

With over 30 years of combined experience in DEI consulting, we know that real change can be difficult. We choose to approach our work joyfully and sincerely. We’re honored to help businesses and their employees take on the challenge of self-reflection, development, and progress – and we have fun while doing it!

Targeted training and support can be transformative. Take the first step to a more inclusive, better future. Contact us online to discuss your specific needs and goals and learn more about how we work!