CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (Healthcare)

CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (Healthcare)

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of strategic approaches to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at a leadership level. The content is based on a CMI Level 7 course and aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement effective EDI strategies within their organisations. 

The field of EDI is constantly evolving, and this pack reflects current thinking and practices as of 2024. It combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, case studies, and action points to support the development of inclusive workplaces. 

Foundations for Excellence 

Qualification Overview 

The CMI Level 7 qualification in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion aims to develop an in-depth understanding of EDI at a strategic level. The qualification enables leaders to: 

  • Critically assess local or more systemic inequalities within their organisation and within a social context 
  • Understand approaches to comply with legal requirements as well as social responsibilities and local strategic priorities. 
  • Appraise and influence equality, diversity, and inclusion working practices and cultures in their organisation. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Strategic Level 
  • Critically assess structural inequality within an organisational and societal context. 
  • Discuss approaches to legal and good practice requirements for equality, diversity, and inclusion in an organisational context. 
  • Critically appraise the influence of equality, diversity, and inclusion on the strategic objectives of an organisation. 
  • Present the business case for good practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
  • Know how to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
  • Select and appraise data and information to inform strategic priorities of an organisation. 
  • Develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity, and inclusion within an organisational context. 
  • Develop a strategy to embed strategic priorities for equality, diversity, and inclusion within an organisation. 
  • Investigate bias and its impact on delivering EDI outcomes in the organisational context.
  • Analyse the complexity of the leader’s role in creating a culture that empowers EDI. 

In house training

The course can be customised to meet your organisational needs, enabling staff to gain leadership and management expertise tailored to your business context. To discuss further, please contact eleanor.morgan@convenzis.co.uk

Qualification

Participants gain the CMI Level 7 Award after completing practical and written assessment.

Assessment

After attending the training course, participants will need to submit a report and strategy document of between 3500 and 4500 words. The assignment will then be graded by the CMI and successful candidates will be awarded the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.

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9th – 11th June 2025 | Online
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This course, tailored to suit, can be delivered in your organisation. Discuss this further with our CPD team on 0161 8200 631 or click below to make an enquiry.

The Agenda

09:00

Welcome & Introductions

  • Course overview 
  • Participant expectations 
  • Ice-breaker activity

09:30

Understanding Strategic Leadership in the EDI Context

  • Strategic leadership and influence in shaping EDI 
  • Characteristics of inclusive leadership 
  • The leader’s role in promoting inclusive practices 

11:00

Break

Break

11:15

Organisational Culture and EDI

  • Cultural intelligence and inclusive workplace cultures 
  • Ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility (CSR) 

12:45

Lunch

Lunch

13:30

Legislative and Policy Frameworks

  • UK and international legal frameworks for EDI 
  • EDI policy implications for organisations 

15:00

Break

Break 

15:15

Self-Assessment and Reflection

  • EDI maturity assessment 
  • Leadership style self-assessment 
  • Group discussion and reflection 

16:30

End of day

End of day

09:00

Identifying EDI Challenges and Opportunities

  • Use of diagnostic tools and data 
  • Barriers to EDI integration 
  • Stakeholder analysis 

10:30

Break

Break 

10:45

Developing EDI Strategies

  • Setting strategic objectives for EDI 
  • Aligning EDI with organisational strategy 

12:15

Lunch

Lunch 

13:00

Driving Organisational Change

  • Change management models (e.g., Kotter, Lewin) 
  • Embedding EDI through culture change 

14:30

Break

Break 

14:45

Leading EDI Initiatives

  • Leadership behaviours for successful EDI change 
  • Case study review and group discussion 

16:30

End of day

End of day

09:00

Measuring EDI Impact

  • KPIs and performance metrics 
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement 

10:30

Break

Break 

10:45

Risk Management and EDI

  • Identifying and mitigating risks 
  • Legal and reputational considerations 

12:15

Lunch

Lunch 

13:00

Action Planning Workshop

  • Creating individual or team action plans 
  • Peer feedback and coaching 

14:30

Break

Break 

14:45

Assessment Preparation and Wrap-Up

  • Reviewing assignment requirements 
  • Q&A and next steps 
  • Closing remarks and evaluation 

16:00

End of day

End of day

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Testimonials

It was really helpful to have lots of open discussion about real life examples and scenarios with like minded people. It provided opportunities to reflect on my own situations and how I could deal with things differently. Jill was also really insightful and clearly has a wealth of experience and helped guide the conversations with the group.

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ILM Level 7 Course Attendee

Great course. Good atmosphere and environment for learning.

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ILM Level 7 Course Attendee

I was reluctant to do the virtual course but it felt like we were in the room together.

ILM Level 7 Course Attendee

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ILM Level 7 Course Attendee

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ILM Level 7 Course Attendee

Superb! Michelle is a brilliant teacher. Her pace, inclusion, challenge and sensitivity to our needs was perfect.

ILM Level 7 Course Attendee

Fantastic delivery, conveying a brilliant learning style...which is not easy on Teams for a single day, so doing this for 3 is a master-class. Thank you.

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