How Technology Can Help Organizations With Their DEI Efforts – ATD

Each one of us has biases, most of which we are unconscious. A deeper understanding of biases allows us to foster more inclusive environments in our homes, places of work, and other areas of our lives. People dont always think about how their jokes, questions, comments, or attitudes come across, even if done from a point of innocence. DEI experiences increase our awareness of how these types of interactions or conversations can be harmful. DEI training and initiatives can create experiences that bring together all perspectives, ideas, and people to create a stronger, more unified workforce where all employees feel safe and included, rather than marginalized.

Today, more and more organizations are realizing the importance of creating and implementing DEI programs and policies. In 2021, there was a 13 percent increase in organizations self-reporting DEI initiatives. As organizations recognize the value of these initiatives, many have turned to technology to assist in meeting DEI training demands.

There are many new tools and ideas that can help organizations create effective DEI experiences without spending thousands of hours or dollars trying to create or recreate the process. Lets take a closer look at some of the strategies talent development pros can use to boost their organizations DEI efforts with technology.

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You can also use surveys to measure the effectiveness of a learning solution. Smart technology options allow for live feedback, which gives facilitators the opportunity to change their training in the moment and create a more engaging and memorable experience. Alternatively, surveys can be sent after the training and used to adjust the learning process for future modules.

For example, applicable videos can be added to engage learners, to illustrate some of the lessons from the training, or to add a personal perspective. Andrew Rawson, chief learning officer at Traliant, shared a story during a webinar about an organization that edited an elephant into a video and added the caption Lets talk about the elephant in the room as an intro to their DEI training.

The good news is that learning organizations are stepping up, creating digital libraries of images and animations that reflect the diverse population of workforces around the globe. Its up to instructional designers and HR managers to incorporate these images into all training content, not just DEI efforts. Representing all workers in all training modules shows that an organization is serious about creating a more inclusive environment.

Creative technology solutions can surprise people, giving instructors the opening they need to bring everyone closer together and truly create that safe space we all want at work.

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How Technology Can Help Organizations With Their DEI Efforts - ATD