{"id":117,"date":"2026-04-27T09:41:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-wsu.pantheonsite.io\/academics\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:42:19","slug":"diversity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/adult-continuing-education\/employee-training\/diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro\">Move your organization to greater equity and inclusion with customized employee trainings from WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses that actively work to promote a culture of equity and diversity can build stronger teams of talented employees and better relationships with customers\u2014all of which makes a difference to your bottom line. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it can be tough to start these practices, and many employers wonder: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How will focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion help my organization perform better?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I talk about race at work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are we hiring candidates whose beliefs align with our mission?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are we failing to identify qualified talent because of our own biases?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do we create a more inclusive work culture?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do we set quantifiable DEI goals? Who should be responsible for ensuring these goals are met?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU has partnerships with DEI subject-matter experts, national thought leaders, and strategists to help you navigate these questions and provide insights to improve equity and inclusion in your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team helps your organization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Assess your current DEI competencies and areas for growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and implement strategic plans with actionable and measurable goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide customized trainings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer on-going consulting services<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Training Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the training program that\u2019s right for your employees. We customize each session to help your organization reach your DEI goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Bias &amp; Conscious Inclusion Training<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Facilitated Discussion &amp; Training<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Facilitated Discussion<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Bias &amp; Conscious Inclusion Training<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Train all employees on the fundamentals of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the basics of implicit bias.<\/p>\n<p>This one-hour training is best started as a group so that your teams have a common language to discuss Unconscious Bias and Conscious Inclusion\u2014both during the training and in future conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Facilitated Discussion &amp; Training<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>We offer training specific to managers on how to build inclusive workplaces and why this benefits their teams.<\/p>\n<p>The one-hour facilitated discussion will also cover how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>provide effective, non-biased feedback to employees<\/li>\n<li>review employees fairly<\/li>\n<li>ensure the retention and promotion of diverse talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Facilitated Discussion<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>In this two-hour facilitated discussion, we\u2019ll work with your hiring team to brainstorm ways to recruit, retain, and promote diverse talent.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we\u2019ll review the current situation and identify goals for 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