“Data-Powered DEI 2.0: Driving Inclusive Culture Through Data & AI Masterclass” is a three half-day virtual masterclass that empowers professionals to leverage data and artificial intelligence to develop impactful DEI strategies. Participants will learn how to collect and analyze DEI data, identify key metrics, and conduct a baseline measurement to establish a clear starting point.
The program explores how to transform data insights into actionable DEI programs, aligning diversity goals with organizational strategy while ethically applying AI to support inclusion. The final module focuses on measuring the effectiveness of initiatives and building a sustainable, data-driven DEI culture that engages both leadership and employees in continuous improvement.
Through a balanced combination of theory, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will develop the skills needed to implement data-driven DEI approaches that create measurable organizational change.
Introduction
In today’s interconnected world, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic advantage. This masterclass is ideal for professionals looking to lead their organizations in data-driven DEI initiatives, including:
- Chief People Officers (CPOs, CHROs)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leaders
- HR Directors and Managers
- HR Professionals
- People Analytics & Data Specialists
- Works Council Members
Whether you’re a DEI professional, HR professional, team leader, a member of the works council, or simply passionate about creating positive change, this course will empower you with the tools, insights, and confidence to make a real impact.
Top reasons to attend:
Learn to establish meaningful DEI metrics
Discover which indicators are most relevant for your organization and how to collect both quantitative and qualitative data that provides objective insights into inequities.
Master DEI data visualization techniques
Develop skills to create charts, dashboards, and infographics that make complex DEI data accessible and compelling for various stakeholders.
Translate data insights into strategic action
Learn a proven methodology to convert analytical findings into targeted DEI initiatives that align with broader organizational objectives.
Understand the dual role of AI in DEI
Gain practical knowledge on how AI can both enhance inclusion efforts (through unbiased hiring and decision-making) and potentially challenge DEI through algorithmic bias.
Implement ethical data collection practices
Develop frameworks for handling sensitive DEI data responsibly, ensuring confidentiality, consent, and compliance with privacy regulations.
Create measurement systems for DEI impact
Learn to define success metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of DEI programs, including establishing ROI frameworks.
Build a sustainable data-driven DEI culture
Acquire strategies to embed DEI into your organizational culture through leadership commitment and employee involvement in continuous improvement.
Learning objectives
By the end of this 3 half-day intensive masterclass, you will be able to:
- Understand data-driven DEI: Recognize the significance of data-driven approaches and how to leverage data for impactful DEI initiatives
- Identify and measure key DEI metrics: Establish which indicators are most relevant for measuring DEI in your organization and create a baseline
- Collect and analyze DEI data: Learn methods for gathering both quantitative and qualitative data while respecting ethical and privacy considerations
- Visualize and interpret DEI data: Discover how to make DEI data accessible through charts and dashboards, and identify patterns and disparities
- Translate data into strategic action: Convert analytics into actionable DEI initiatives with measurable goals aligned with organizational objectives
- Understand AI's role in DEI: Explore how artificial intelligence can both challenge and enhance DEI efforts, and apply AI ethically
- Measure program effectiveness: Develop frameworks to evaluate the impact of DEI initiatives using key performance indicators
- Build a sustainable DEI culture: Create systems where data-informed DEI becomes embedded in organizational practices through leadership engagement and continuous improvement
Program
This program consists of three half-day virtual/live online sessions. The training starts at 8.30 AM and will conclude at 12.30 PM on all 3 days (Greenwich Mean Time (UK Time). There will be coffee breaks, of course. You can expect consistent Q&A and networking sessions throughout the training.
Module 1: Understanding the role of data in DEI and establishing a baseline
This module introduces the foundational role of data in DEI and guides participants in setting a measurable starting point for their organization.
- Understand the significance of data in DEI strategy. Learn how data provides objective insights that help identify inequities and track progress over time.
- Identify key DEI metrics (KPI’s). Explore which indicators are most relevant for measuring DEI.
- Identify sources and learn how to collect DEI data. Understand methods for gathering both quantitative and qualitative data, including surveys, HR systems, and interviews.
- The ethical and privacy aspects of data collection for DEI. Discuss how to handle sensitive data responsibly, ensuring confidentiality, consent, and compliance with privacy regulations.
- Conducting a DEI baseline measurement. Learn how to compile and analyze initial data to establish a clear picture of the current state of DEI in your organization.
Exercise: Participants will complete a DEI data scan of their own organization (or a case study), identifying available data sources and outlining a plan for conducting a baseline measurement.
Module 2: From data to insights, strategy and action
- Learn how to visualize DEI data. Discover how charts, dashboards, and infographics can make DEI data more accessible and compelling for stakeholders.
- Analyzing & interpreting DEI data: identifying patterns and disparities. Learn techniques to uncover trends, gaps, and inequities across different demographic groups.
- Translate data insights into a DEI strategy with DEI goals that align with organizational strategy. Use data findings to define clear, measurable DEI objectives that align with organizational priorities. Ensure DEI efforts are integrated into broader business goals, enhancing relevance and impact.
- Learn how artificial intelligence can enhance DEI. Explore how AI can support e.g., inclusive hiring, detect bias, and scale DEI efforts through automation and analytics.
- Understand how AI can challenge DEI, how to create ethical AI. Understand how bias can enter at various stages and how to mitigate it to ensure fair and accurate insights. Examine the risks of algorithmic bias and learn principles for designing and using AI responsibly.
Module 3: Implementing a sustainable DEI culture and measuring impact
This module guides participants in designing, implementing, and continuously improving DEI programs using data and stakeholder engagement.
- Creating and implementing a DEI Program with initiatives, based on data insights. Learn how to design targeted interventions that address identified gaps and align with strategic goals.
- Measuring the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and programs. Understand how to define success metrics and use data to evaluate the impact of DEI efforts. Learn how to set up an ROI measurement.
- Making data-driven adjustments to improve outcomes. Learn how to iterate and refine DEI programs based on ongoing feedback and performance data.
- Sustaining a data-driven DEI culture: engage leadership and employees in continuous improvement. Explore strategies to embed DEI into the organizational culture through leadership commitment and employee involvement.
Location & timing
This is a virtual masterclass with a live online speaker (English). Next round open enrollment: September 10th – 12th, 2025. The course is offered by Keynotive. For more information or registration, please check out their website.
If you prefer an in-house program, that is possible as well, of course. An in-house program will be tailored your needs at a time and location of your preference. Would you like to know more or do you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Investment
The open enrollment masterclass is offered by Keynotive. For more information on pricing or registration, please check out their website.
If you prefer an in-house program, that is possible as well, of course. An in-house program will be tailored your needs at a time and location of your preference. Would you like to know more or do you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact me.
