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Why this program?

Organizations that embrace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) thrive, helping to transform the workforce culture into one that benefits everyone. Leaders who model inclusive behaviours increase employee satisfaction and engagement, recruit and nurture top talent, develop collaborative and innovative approaches to problem-solving, and influence overall organizational success.

In this program you will engage in facilitated discussions, experiential activities and case research to emerge with a clear strategy to drive positive change within your organization’s culture.

Benefits

During this program, you will:

  • Discuss the difference between equity, diversity and inclusion and why each is critical to success.
  • Examine how EDI affects yourself, your team and your organization.
  • Develop the leadership skills needed to create impactful and lasting change through EDI.

Who should attend?

Managers or executives who want to develop their understanding of how EDI affects the workplace and gain the leadership skills needed to implement EDI strategies and systems in their organization.

Instructor

  • Executive Education Instructor Jennifer Montebruno
  • Jennifer Montebruno, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, University of Manitoba

    Jennifer Montebruno (she/her) is an experienced facilitator and instructor with over fifteen years of program leadership, training and education in various areas of individual, organizational and community development, having held roles at the Canadian Red Cross, the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg and the United Way of Winnipeg prior to joining UM as a human resources specialist, most recently serving the UM community as EDI Officer, Human Resources, where she leads and supports university-wide initiatives to dismantle barriers and build belonging into workplace practices, policies, and culture.

    Jennifer is a program instructor for the James W. Burns Executive Education Centre, Asper School of Business, and a board member of IRCOM, the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba. Among other credentials, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and Management Certificate from the University of Winnipeg.

Upcoming sessions

Navigate through the tabs below for more information on each session and to register.

Spring 2024 session

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
  • Date: April 11-12, 2024
  • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm (CST)
LOCATION
PROGRAM COST
  • $1,575 +GST

Register now

Fall 2024 session

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
  • Date: November 13-14, 2024
  • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm (CST)
LOCATION
PROGRAM COST
  • $1,575 +GST

Register now

Have questions?
Our team is happy to help! Contact us for more details.

You can also find additional details, including our cancellation policy, on our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page.

Custom program

  • Do you have 10 or more team members who would benefit from taking this program? Many of our open enrolment programs can be customized for your team and delivered exclusively to your organization. Find out more about our custom programs by contacting us today at 204-946-0232 or via email at ExecEdInfo@umanitoba.ca.

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James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
2nd floor
177 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 0W5

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