CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the Healthcare Sector Programme

CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the Healthcare Sector Programme

Course Overview

If you are interested in this course, please register your interest by emailing eleanor.morgan@convenzis.co.uk

This qualification is designed to enable leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. Leaders will have the opportunity to critically assess structural inequality within an organisational and societal context. They will discuss approaches to comply with legal and good practice requirements and to appraise the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion on strategic objectives. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion. Role and responsibilities may also include but are not limited to taking responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver organisational success. They will have the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.

This Level 7 leadership development programme is delivered by facilitators with a wealth of strategic level organisational experience including involvement with developing EDI agendas.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) this AWARD is a 8-credit programme delivered across three consecutive days.

Learners engaging with the programme will:

  • Explore what the terms equality, diversity and inclusion mean in the learner’s own organisational context.
  • Explore structural inequality in organisational and societal contexts.
  • Consider the evolution of understanding of the EDI agenda and metamorphosis to equity, belonging and enrichment.
  • Share learner’s own examples of good practice and success stories.
  • Explore the complexity of organisational ecosystems and their impact on delivering the EDI agenda.
  • Consider, examine, and develop actions to overcome learner’s key challenges and barriers to delivering EDI.
  • Explore the relationship between organisational culture and successful delivery of EDI outcomes.
  • Consider the role of the 2010 Act and other legislative or regulatory frameworks on progressing EDI outcomes.
  • Explore and critically review research, models, frameworks, and case studies relating to delivery of EDI outcomes.
  • Investigate bias and the impact this has on delivering EDI outcomes in the organisational context.
  • Analyse the complexity of the leader’s role in creating a culture which empowers EDI.

Accreditation

The achieve the AWARD learners must complete the below tasks outlined below.

 

Unit Number & Credit Value (CV)

Unit Title

Assessment Method

715 – Strategic Approaches to Equality Diversity and Inclusion

 

CV 8

To pass this unit learners will critically assess inequality within organisations and society. They will then discuss legislative frameworks, appraise the relationship between EDI and organisational strategy and present a business case for best practice in EDI. Learners will then go on to select and analyse appropriate organisational data before developing strategic EDI priorities and a supporting strategic plan

Propose a business case for EDI and develop a strategy for developing and embedding EDI in their own organisation.

 

Accreditation Support

Participants undertaking the CMI qualification will be supported throughout their learning journey by regular tutorial sessions, supporting resources and comprehensive formative and summative assessment and feedback processes.

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The Agenda

09:00

Day 1

On Day 1 participants will Explore what the terms equality, diversity and inclusion mean in the learner’s own organisational context. We will explore structural inequality in organisational and societal contexts before considering the evolution of understanding of the EDI agenda and metamorphosis of terms to include equity, belonging and enrichment. Learner’s will share their own examples of good practice and success stories before analysing the complexity of the organisational ecosystems and the impact it has on delivering EDI outcomes.

09:00

Day 2

Day 2 explores the relationship between organisational culture and successful delivery of EDI outcomes before considering the role of the 2010 Act and other legislative or regulatory frameworks on progressing EDI outcomes and consider the moral and financial business case as alternatives to the legislative ‘business case’. Participants will then critically review research, models, frameworks, and case studies relating to the delivery of successful EDI outcomes. The day concludes with an investigation of bias and the impact this has on delivering EDI outcomes in the organisational context.

09:00

Day 3

Day 3 commences with learners analysing the complexity of the leader’s role in creating a culture which enables the delivery of successful EDI outcomes before exploring the role of data, measures, performance management and reporting on the delivery of EDI. The programme will conclude with consideration, examination and analysis of the learner’s key challenges and barriers to delivering EDI in their organisations before drawing upon the taught concepts of the programme to design or enhance the learner’s organisational EDI strategic objectives.

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Testimonials

The course fitted my needs as a manager perfectly. The trainer was adaptable to the needs of the delegates demonstrating her knowledge regarding the topics.

R&I Manager, Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

Excellent course tutor, plenty of time to discuss experiences and explore own leadership practices.

Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and Team Manager, University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

Module 1 of this training has already been challenging, inspiring and thought provoking. The balance in methods of teaching and great guidance from Michelle have made the course a genuine pleasure and positive learning experience.

Registered Manager, Oliver Court Ltd

The training received went beyond expectations, we were in the hands of an expert and I felt like it was just the perfect balance of information sharing and trying the techniques out myself. It's been an excellent training experience.

Cancer Experience of Care Programme Manager, NHS England

The level 7 coaching and mentoring training that I did with Michelle was excellent. The group size was perfect and the amount of fun and interaction from participants made it a really brilliant 3 days. I can't wait to go back for module 2.

Operational Lead and Deputy Divisional Manager Camden MSK, UCLH

This was a good programme, delivered well. A safe space was created by the facilitator which was remarkable as we were online. I gained insight practical help and great coaching practise. It was excellent. I would recommend to others.

Chairwoman, Manage Europe Ltd