In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Chris Jones (Spectra Diversity LLC) shares insights on the effectiveness or "stickiness" of diversity and inclusion trainings and how post-training sustainment is key to making new inclusion behaviors "stick."

What happens when a diversity and inclusion or implicit bias training session is concluded? Anything? In a recent survey, half of the D&I consultants and trainers reported that they did not use any method to sustain the lessons learned during their training. About one-third used a participant-generated action plan. On average, it takes more than two months before a new behavior becomes automatic—66 days to be exact. Post-training sustainment is key to making new inclusion behaviors “stick.” This session will look at how three year-long sustainability programs, with a range of budget implications, were created:

• An online cinematic microlearning program, “Creating a Mindset for Change” by GWT Next
• An online interactive microlearning program, “Powering Inclusive Cultures” by Spectra Diversity
• A workbook-based sustainability program, “Lead Like an Ally” by Pivot Point Hands-on creation of a module is a session activity.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the power of microlearning to key decision makers (what it is, how to budget, when to implement)
• Experience one or two methods for creating a microlearning module (online computer generated, or paper generated)
• Budget/create a microlearning program

Further reading

• the-Stick-Handout.pdf">Creating the Stick (Handout)

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