Free Daily News Digest eNewsletter featuring current diversity news and information transmitted to subscribers, including corporate executives, diversity professionals, educational institutions, government agencies, and the general public. The most current issue is available in the Diversity Spectrum Web magazine www.diversityspectrum.com . Archived issues are available only to Diversity Spectrum members.
Web Magazine
Diversity Spectrum’s web magazine, www.diversityspectrum.com , offers new multi-media content every business day. The delivery platform is a user-friendly website on which diversity-related information is provided via the following “modules”: Broadcast Village, Diversity Atlas & Almanac, Global Responsibility, Diversity Toolkit, Virtual Learning Centre, and Think Tank, and the following “spectra”: Diversity Spectrum News, Professional Spectrum, People Spectrum, and Lifestyle Spectrum.Certain content -- e.g. archived information, as well as Diversity Toolkit and Virtual Learning Centre content -- is available only to Diversity Spectrum Members.
The Web Magazine provides access to diversity-specific, multi-lingual video and audio podcasts, webcasts, and e-data featuring: (1) interviews with CEO’s, CDO’s, and other global diversity leaders; (2) timely special features; (3) scholarly lectures, seminars, and symposia; (4) interactive web seminars, forums, and roundtables; (5) documentaries, real life vignettes, and visual impact programs; (6) storytelling, animated fables, and music; and (7) foreign language training and translation.
All interactive offerings provide opportunities for individual and group corporate diversity leaders to share concepts regarding key issues in corporate diversity and inclusion strategies. Participants can pose and answer questions, as well as network with each other in shared findings.
netTV & netRadio
Via its multi-media “Broadcast Village” module, Diversity Spectrum produces original netTV and netRadio programs, focusing on a wide variety of features including, but not limited to the following: corporate diversity management strategies; interviews with corporate, military, and political leaders, as well as corporate diversity experts; and discussions of headline issues of the day related to diversity. Current programs include the following:
“Diversity Dialogue” (Global Responsiblity webisodes produced with Discovery Communications)
“Global Panorama” (Special video features on global diversity business practices.)
“Corporate Insights” (Video podcast interviews with global executive leadership.)
"Beyond the Headlines" (Video podcast commentary from artists, scholars, and athletes.)
"Spectrum Films" (Visual impact programs, documentaries, and real life vignettes.)
“The Gravely Report” (Incisive special audio reports.)
"Spectrum Exchange" (Dynamic, multiple-topic audio interchange with thought leaders.)
Publications
Publication and dissemination of global diversity and inclusion research are essential parts of the Diversity Spectrum mission. Every year, Diversity Spectrum publishes scores of blogs, white papers, case studies, handbooks, guidelines, and research and reference materials composed by its scholars-in-residence and staff on a wide range of issues, including the following: Affinity/Resource Groups, Generations@Work, Diversity Councils, Measurement & ROI, Benchmarking, Recruitment/Retention/Promotion, Supplier Diversity, Compliance & Ethics, Governance & Accountability, Indigenous Populations, Cultural Authentication & Preservation, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability, Reputation Management, and Philanthropy.
Diversity Spectrum’s publications meet the highest standards of scholarship, are accessible to a broad readership, and explore diversity and inclusion management and policy alternatives consistent with the principles of revenue generation, investment return, organizational efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
THINK TANK MEMBERSHIP
Think Tank Membership is designed to serve communities of professional practitioners who strive to be well informed, educated, and current on the multiple and often complex facets that define diversity and inclusion.Membership is open to corporations, governments and governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions.
Because our perspective is both national and global, we explore diversity and inclusion subjects through multiple prisms and often in multiple languages. We seek to engage in the fascinating conversations that concern us all: understanding the human experience, respecting the dignity of individuals, and maximizing people assets.
Through “member only” areas of our website, we offer access to strategic management tools, global social and environmental responsibility initiatives, and virtual learning. Through the daily eNewsletter and Web Magazine, we also provide multi-media opportunities to members in order to extend their reach as caring diversity organizations.
Executive Diversity Council
Diversity Spectrum offers membership in the Executive Diversity Council to representatives of our organizational members or by special invitation only. Formed at the request of many diversity professionals, the mission of the Executive Diversity Council is to serve the professional growth of the greater community of diversity and inclusion practice – to help identify best strategies, the most effective implementation of those strategies, lessons learned, trends, and challenges going forward.
Additionally, to respond to the changing global demands placed on diversity practitioners, the Executive Diversity Council explores ways to elevate the professional and career development of the Diversity Officer and identify best-in-class practices for training in this profession.
Our council membership reflects diverse and multi-generational representation, and is comprised of corporations, NGO’s, not-for-profits, academics, and governmental agencies. All discussions held and reports created by our council are private.
Industry Roundtables
Industry specific roundtables facilitate Think Tank members' dialogue concerning issues of most relevance and timely importance to them. Roundtables are held on-site at participating member business locations and are also designed to promote face to face dialogue on best-in-class strategies and lessons learned in a confidential environment.
Virtual Socratic Forum
By
connecting thought leaders and practitioners through real-time, online collaborative
vehicles, such as videotelephony and telepresence , the Socratic Forum serves to inspire and catalyze the global diversity community to explore and share ideas
about how to solve universal issues of concern, including global social
responsibiity, human rights, poverty, and the environment.
Scholars-in-Residence
The Scholars-in-Residence program provides our worldwide audience with cutting-edge diversity and inclusion
knowledge directly from leaders in thought and
innovation. Scholars are selected on the basis of the public recognition of their expertise in the field, the depth and breadth of their research and writing. and their academic achievement.
Graduate Fellows
The Graduate Fellows Program offers exceptional students who are earning a master's degree (or higher) or equivalent three years professional experience
in a chosen industry unparalleled exposure to hands-on experience
in diversity management, operations, and policy. This unique fellowship program seeks to enhance participants'
leadership abilities, strengthen professional skills, and increase the
presence of diversity-attuned professionals in corporations, government agencies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Original Programming
Member organizations also enjoy first “right of refusal” to sponsor original documentary films, as well as netTV and net Radio programs. These programs are promoted on both our daily eNewsletter and the Diversity Spectrum Web Magazine.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Customized Industry-specific eNewsletters
Diversity Spectrum offers weekly/monthly/bi-monthly electronic-based, industry-specific newsletters populated with appropriate content as defined by customers and derived from aggregated and original content resources. Regular features of the eNewsletter would include corporate and relevant topical news and information; diversity, inclusion, and workforce success stories (business units and individuals); and stories of best practices. Based on customer analysis and feedback, articles can include:
a focus on diversity within a specific industry
special issues of timely importance
executive leadership
management practices
successful workforce experiences and initiatives
Job WebLink
We are able to provide a customized online-based Job Board that provides job listings that include company name, location, position available, and contact person information. Job WebLink also includes resumes of diverse candidates in the United States, as well as resumes of foreign nurses, medical technicians, and teachers. Job Boards can appear on an organization’s targeted eNewsletter that we publish, or in the Diversity Spectrum Web Magazine and eNewsletter.
Multi-Media Production
Diversity Spectrum can produce, write, direct, and edit multi-media productions including audio and video podcast interviews with executive and other leadership of your company to be featured on your website, intranet, or in the Diversity Spectrum Web Magazine, www.diversityspectrum.com. We can also produce films highlighting diversity programs and successes.
DIVERSITY CONSULTING & TRAINING
Crisis Management
Develop and execute strategies to respond to and manage allegations of racism and discrimination stemming from class action lawsuits, government agency oversight, or watchdog groups.
Review and assess existing diversity programs and policies; identify vulnerabilities; benchmark; develop and implement new programs; develop tailored and confidential Diversity Action Plans.
Diversity & Inclusion Training Courses
Diversity Awareness
Diversity Initiatives & Strategies
Diversity Recruitment, Retention, Promotion
Diversity Train-the-Trainer
Supplier Diversity Management
Affinity Groups
Diversity Councils
Metrics & ROI
Benchmarking & Gap Analysis
Managing & Embedding Diversity
Making Diversity a Revenue Center
Executive Coaching
Cultural Assessments
Continuing Diversity Education (“CDE”)
One of Diversity Spectrum’s primary responsibilities is to meet the proficiency, educational and professional needs of the diversity practitioner community through imparting information and skills to help members of that community practice competently, professionally and ethically throughout their careers.
Diversity Spectrum CDE serves the diversity profession throughout the world with consistent high-quality CDE offerings which are customised to meet the particular developmental level of each recipient and be of the highest quality, timely, practical, and authoritative. In covering various practice areas, we undertake the following:
Advise on best in class diversity management practices including executive leadership, councils, mentoring, resource groups, recruitment, retention, training, philanthropy, and community outreach.
Update on benchmark data, competitive analyses, industry news, developments, and trends.
Develop diversity performance improvement strategies for middle management.
Provide up-to-date legal advisories on the state of EEOC, Affirmative Action, and diversity cases.
Review the status of pending and settled cases.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE & TRAINING
Employment Law and Litigation
Consult on the full range of issues arising in the modern workplace, from employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and hostile work environment to wrongful discharge.
Compliance Training Courses
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Law
Harassment Prevention in the Workplace
EEO Training Techniques
EEO Complaint Procedures
EEO Investigative Reports & Data Analysis
Affrmative Action Plans & Quantitative Analysis
Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Audits and Impact Ratio Analysis
Settlement & Consent Decree Analysis in Discrimination Class Action Lawsuits
Evaluate plaintiff settlement demands and government offered consent decrees; develop appropriate and defensible counter-offers.
Legal Review and Factual Testing of Non-discrimination Policies and Practices
Conduct independent internal reviews of whether an organization is, or is not, engaged in a pattern and practice of racial discrimination.
Office of Federal Contracting Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”)
Develop compliant affirmative action programs; represent clients following the OFCCP’s issuance of notices of violations containing proposed remedies.
Environmental Justice
Provide advice concerning development of, or compliance with,
non-discrimination health and environmental laws and policies in areas
with minority or indigenous populations.
Cultural Authentication and Preservation
Interpret statutory and regulatory
requirements concerning property of archaeological significance; advise
regarding museum practices and obligations; develop strategies for
repatriation of indigenous remains and materials; advise on the
validity and accurate depiction of ethnic symbols, native dress, and
rituals.
PUBLIC POLICY STRATEGIES
Community Outreach and Media & Public Relations
Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with minority-serving community organizations and minority-serving colleges and institutions.
Hispanic Cause-Related Marketing
Develop effective television, radio and print communications strategies for Hispanic audiences.
Corporate Reputation Management
Develop and implement strategy for apportioning an organization’s resources to enhance opportunities for recognition as a diversity leader.
Government Relations with Elected and Appointed Minority and Female Officials
Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with minority and female Members of Congress.
Representation of Minority Elected and Appointed Officials and Minority Communities
Craft tailored federal government relations plans; secure grants and federal appropriations; access key government officials.
Racial Profiling Prevention
Investigate law enforcement practices; negotiate resolutions; develop action plans; and resolve lawsuits.
Women-and Minority-owned Business Master Utilization Plans
Design plan to maximize procurement of goods and services from companies owned by minorities and women.
Diverse Business Matchmaking
Devise and facilitate private business dialogues to disseminate information on an organization’s procurement needs to targeted potential minority- and women-owned business partners, community leaders, and business leaders.
Mediation of Disputes with Minority Employees & Business Partners
Facilitate and mediate settlement discussions between companies and their current and former minority and female employees, vendors, and business partners.
Women-owned, Minority-owned and Small Business Representation
Represent large and small enterprises owned by women and minorities regarding formation, organization, certification, and procurement/supplier issues.
Representation of Minority- and Women Serving Organizations
Counsel on routine issues that affect educational institutions, nonprofits and NGO’s which serve or protect diverse populations and the environment; manage legislative campaigns to help achieve or defeat passage of laws.
GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES
International Trade Missions
Organize and secure U.S. Department of Commerce certification of international trade missions and delegations designed to introduce new-to-export and new-to-market businesses to prospective partners.
International Risk Analysis
Provide strategic business advice, political and economic risk analysis, and cultural intelligence; conduct international government relations; develop strategies to penetrate foreign markets.
Expatriate Preparation & InterCultural Communication
Prepare corporate executives, managers, and key personnel for successful foreign business assignments so that they:
understand cultural differences in management and work styles
appreciate differences in business and social life
develop skills to communicate and negotiate with those from various cultures.
European Union Diversity Initiatives
Global Career Development Initiatives for Women
Worldwide Documentary Film Production
Chronicling a Novel Cross-cultural,Trans-continental Executive MBA Program
Reality Film about Trans-Oceanic Humanitarian Medical Voyages
Collaborative Filmmaking Efforts with World Bank Group
Multi-Cultural Web Artisodes
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