DITV, along with our strategic partner Alignment Strategies (ALS), provides a multi-media D&I skill-building program that leverages new media as a centerpiece to:
Improve consistent levels of understanding about D&I’s relevance to the organization’s mission
Foster staff’s acceptance of their role in identifying D&I threats to team cohesion and overall productivity
Enhance skills at all levels of the workforce in addressing and analyzing D&I issues that may be emergent or present in a company’s dynamic
Facilitate alignment among team leaders on how to develop and implement team-based plans to reach organizational D&I milestones
Promote personal commitments to ensure that everyone participates in realizing the organizational vision for Diversity and Inclusion
“Everyone has their own frame of reference for why they believe and think the way they do. Having a resource like this helps us to reconsider what we’ve been conditioned to think.”
“After an unfortunate workplace incident, we were forced to do damage control. Having the tools to prevent it would have been nice. So glad that we found DITV. We can now stay ahead of similar problems going forward.”
“In some alternate reality, we don’t have to deal with unconscious bias, prejudice, racism, sexism, ageism, xenophobia, homophobia and whatever other issues that hold us back from being productive. Since we don’t live in that reality, I’m glad we have this tool.”
Dr. Vanessa Weaver has led the charge, influencing organizations to focus on diversity as a business enabler. Under her leadership, DITV’s initiatives reduced attrition among Multicultural professionals by as much as 50 percent. Dr. Weaver leverages media to advance D&I conversations and is a regular columnist for Diversity Best Practices’ online newsletter. She has co-authored Smart Women, Smart Moves, focusing on how women create and maintain work relationships. Dr. Weaver holds a BS, Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology.
There has been a significant increase in the number of corporations formally committing to explore Unconscious Bias and its impact on workplace dynamics and employee relationships.
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