Building & Applying DEI Strategies - Case Study #1 & #2
Based on insights gained through the GDEIB [Advanced Level]
Nene Molefi
The Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) offer a strategic developmental approach to assessing and building out a (G)DEI strategy. They provide a comprehensive framework for assessing and advancing inclusion work.
Intended for practitioners already familiar with the GDEIB, this intensive workshop moves beyond theory to practical application, helping you translate GDEIB insights into actionable strategies and sustained change within an organization.
This course will run on Monday and again on Tuesday with a different case study featured each day. Those who wish to double their practice are welcome to attend both days.
Registration opens mid-June
In this course, you will learn how to help yourself and those you work with so that you/they can better:
- Identify priority areas for intervention,
- Design strategies and change plans that align with organizational goals,
- Build internal capacity and accountability structures for inclusion work, and
- Conduct iterative follow-up and measurement to steer sustainable change.
You’ll also practice navigating common challenges including resource constraints, competing priorities, and stakeholder resistance.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Participation listing 6 contact learning hours.
Nene Molefi
Nene Molefi is a South Africa-based DEI expert and co-author of the GDEIB. She is known for helping corporations and government entities around the world transform their organisational culture, successfully diversifying their senior leadership and promoting greater equity and inclusion.
Nene specialises in helping participants navigate the difficult terrain of race, gender, and intersectionality in society and their workplace through her company Molefi Mandate Consulting. Her versatility and experience in partnering with boards and executive committees has positioned her well to work with large scale culture change, transformation and leadership development projects.
Over the past 18 years, Nene Molefi has gained a reputation both locally and internationally as a thought leader in Diversity & Inclusion, Values Driven Leadership & Transformation. She is a regular presenter at conferences around the world, author of numerous publications, and an associate lecturer for Stellenbosch Business School.
with IDD Expert Facilitators:
- Nadine Binder, PhD (Case Study #1)
- Catherine Menyhart (Case Study #2)
This course format is one that uses conceptual inputs, discussion, structured case analysis, peer sharing, and action-planning.
Using a real-world-based case study complete with GDEIB evidence and assessment results provided to you for review in advance of the workshop, you will practice developing a strategy for an organization.
This course is for you if you are already familiar or working with the GDEIB and wish to practice strategy development using it with fellow GDEIB practitioners.
Requirements:
- You must have familiarity with using the Benchmarks to take this course. It is recommended for GDEIB Certified Practitioners; it is not recommended for those who are just discovering or who have read about but not yet used the Benchmarks. (Those practitioners should see the GDEIB Jumpstart Workshop or other offers instead.)
- You will be most successful if you review the case materials in advance of the workshop. These will be provided one week prior to the event.
COURSE TYPE
GDEIB focused
DURATION/DATES
Monday, 26 Oct 2026
8:30am-4:15pm
AND/OR
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026
8:30am-4:15pm
AUDIENCE LEVELS
Advanced
TUITION FEE
CAD775 (each workshop)
includes certificate from the Institute
“A lot of examples and a great combination of theory and practice.”
“Nene was an inspirational instructor! She showed me that we all have a place in this field – and how she uses her culture and heritage to add layers to the story inspires me.”
“Nene is inspiring, knowledgeable, and a great facilitator.”
