Diversity and inclusion are often viewed as “soft” and sometimes unclear contributors to an organization’s performance and bottom line. However, if the conditions are right, diversity and inclusion efforts can generate a wealth of resources for improved performance and enhanced productivity. Diversity scholars and practitioners have made strides in creating tactical metrics related to diversity and inclusion interventions such as pipeline and mentoring programs, internships and equal opportunity plans, diversity councils, affinity networks, and employee business resource groups. Organizations have administered climate and culture surveys to identify differences in workplace perceptions between various demographic groups. However, beyond these tactical metrics, how do we assess, measure, and evaluate an organization’s capacity to fully include and engage all of its members in order to drive the mission and achieve its business objectives? This workshop is designed to help practitioners understand the process of analyzing and measuring diversity in organizations. The workshop focuses on how to identify the current state, determine methods for analysis, and make the critical link from data to action planning. Participants will be introduced to a sample of quantitative and qualitative tools and procedures to assess, measure, and evaluate what is required to leverage diversity as an organizational resource.

Hosted by Cape Cod Institute, Cape Cod Learning Network, LLC in Eastham, MA for 15 CEs. For more info, visit: www.cape.org/register.