Effective Inclusion Starts With You

Whether you’re responsible for inclusion in your organization, an external consultant, or you're moving your skillset forward, becoming a Certified Strategic Inclusion Practitioner (CSIP™) will set you up for success.

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Dr. Liz WILSON, INCLUDE INC.

Become a Certified Strategic Inclusion Practitioner (CSIP™)

Our program equips you with the strategic inclusion capabilities needed for organizational transformation. As a result you will elevate your success and establish yourself as a leader in inclusion.

Map Out Your Path to Career Growth and Success

Build your strategic inclusion confidence and differentiate yourself in a competitive market. Whether it's advancing your career internally in your organization, or as an external consultant, this program is for you.

Effectively Create Inclusion in Your Organization

Business priorities are shifting and intensifying, accelerating the need for effective approaches to inclusion. Drive inclusive change across the organizational system while enhancing inclusion capability of people too.

WORLD-CLASS

Strategic Inclusion

Training & Certification

The Include Institute's Strategic Inclusion Practitioner Program equips you with the tools, expertise, and ongoing support needed to drive meaningful, inclusive change in organizations. During the program, you’ll master proprietary methods, including the 8-Inclusion Needs of All People® framework and the Include Change MethodTM and apply them to real-world challenges.

In addition to learning best-practice approaches to strategic inclusion and accessing our suite of industry-leading tools, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with peers to share challenges, solutions, and insights.

On completion of the program you have the option of assessment and certification to earn the distinction of being a Certified Strategic Inclusion Practitioner (CSIP™).

Designed and facilitated by Dr. Liz Wilson, this program ensures an engaging and effective learning experience that equips you to create truly inclusive outcomes.

Proven Methods

Learn and apply proprietary tools like the 8-Inclusion Needs of All People® framework and Include Change MethodTM to tackle inclusion challenges effectively and achieve measurable outcomes.

Advanced Credentials

Gain the opportunity to become a Certified Strategic Inclusion Practitioner (CSIP™), showcasing your expertise and commitment to driving meaningful, inclusive change in organizations.

Expert Support

Benefit from personalized guidance through one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and a full-day working session with globally recognized inclusion expert, Dr. Liz Wilson.

Comprehensive Resources

Access a complete suite of inclusion toolkits, digital workbooks, and templates, along with a copy of The Strategic Inclusion Playbook to support your inclusion initiatives.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Leverage IncludeChat – Strategic Inclusion Edition, an AI-powered inclusion advisor, to enhance decision-making and streamline inclusion practices in your organization.

Lifetime Professional Network

Join the Strategic Inclusion Community for ongoing peer collaboration, insights, and support, ensuring continuous growth and impact in your inclusion journey.

Who Should Attend?

The Strategic Inclusion Practitioner Program is suitable for:

Inclusion Specialists

Human Resource Leaders

Inclusion Council Leaders and Members

ERG Leaders and Members

People and Talent Strategy Professionals

Organizational Change Managers

Internal Employees

External Consultants

People Passionate About Inclusion

People Wanting to Make an Inclusive Impact in the World

People Wanting to Make a Career Change

People at All Career Stages

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By The End Of The Program

You'll Be Able To

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of inclusion as a strategic priority, and its role in fostering equitable and impactful outcomes across organizations.

  • Develop a clear and actionable definition of inclusion tailored to your organization’s unique needs and culture.

  • Align inclusion efforts with organizational goals, vision, and values to ensure relevance and sustainability.

  • Create a compelling and measurable vision for the organization’s future state of inclusion, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

  • Identify and promote behaviors that drive inclusion at all organizational levels, creating a culture of accountability and belonging.

  • Use data-driven methods to evaluate your organization’s current state of inclusion and identify gaps and opportunities.

  • Systematically evaluate and prioritize initiatives to close your organization’s inclusion gaps.

  • Design meaningful metrics to track progress and evaluate the success of inclusion strategies and initiatives.

  • Craft a strategic, actionable roadmap for achieving your organization’s inclusion goals, grounded in best practices.

  • Structure an inclusion strategy with effective governance and resourcing to ensure long-term impact.

  • Define clear roles and responsibilities to engage leaders, teams, and employees in creating and sustaining inclusive outcomes.

  • Build organizational capability and foster engagement through training, communication, and leadership development.

  • Develop strategies for effectively communicating inclusion progress and celebrating milestones to sustain momentum.

  • Build resilience and maintain commitment to inclusion even during times of change, adversity, or uncertainty.

Everything you need and More

Strategic Inclusion Program Materials

14 module self-paced

online course

Advanced

Credentials

4 x Physical

Inclusion Toolkits

Downloadable

Tools and Templates

Email

Support

Strategic Inclusion

Community Membership

Coaching Calls

with Dr. Liz Wilson

IncludeChat - The Strategic Inclusion

Practitioners Edition

Strategy Sessions

with Dr. Liz Wilson

COMPREHENSIVE AND PRACTICAL

Program Content

Module 1: Strategic Inclusion Foundations

•Understanding Inclusion

•The 8-Inclusion Needs of All People

•Behavioral Science and Economics in Creating an Inclusive Organization

•Applying Organizational Change Management Methods

•Inclusive Consultation

Module 2: Defining Inclusion for an Organization

•The Meaning of Inclusion

•Scripting Your Organization's Inclusion Narrative

•Putting Your Narrative to Work

Module 3: Strategically Aligning Inclusion

•Linking Inclusion from the Top

•Connecting Inclusion to Key Objectives Throughout an Organization

Module 4: Defining the Inclusive Future State

•Defining the Future State

•An Inclusion Balanced Scorecard

•To Quota or Not to Quota

Module 5: Inclusive Behaviors

•An Inclusive Behavior Framework

•Developing an Inclusive Behavior Framework

•Putting an inclusive Behavior Framework to Good Use

Module 6: Assessing the Current State

•Inclusion Numbers

•Listening to Employees

•Assessing the Organizational System

•Uncovering Lessons Learned

•Identifying Gaps and Opportunities

Module 7: Determining Inclusion Priorities

•Generating Ideas to Address Inclusion Gaps

•Refining the List of Inclusion Initiatives

•Getting Initiatives in Priority Order

Module 8: Establishing Inclusion Success Measures

•Inclusion Success Measures

•Selecting Relevant Success Measurement Metrics

•Baselines and Defining Goals for Improvement

•Data Collection and Reporting Systems

•Analyzing Results

Module 9: Creating an Actionable Inclusion Strategy

•Crafting an Inclusion Strategy Document

•Preparing Action Plans for Initiatives

•Putting the Inclusion Strategy and Action Plans to Work

Module 10: Structuring, Governing, and Resourcing the Strategy

•The Key Players in an Inclusion Strategy

•Structuring to Support an Inclusion Strategy

•Resourcing and Funding Inclusion Initiatives

Module 11: Roles and Responsibilities for Inclusion

•Executive Sponsorship at the C-Suite Level

•Establishing Business Ownership

•Everyone's Responsibility for Inclusion

•Embedding Expectations

Module 12: Activating Engagement and Capability

•Understanding Inclusion Motivators

•Applying the ADKAR Model to Stakeholder Engagement

•Approaches to Inclusion Capability Development

•Show Them How

•Using Inclusive Policies and Procedures to Your Advantage

•Overcoming Resistance to Change

Module 13: Communicating and Celebrating Inclusion

•Building Trust with Reliable and Transparent Communications

•Crafting a Communication Plan

•Celebrating Inclusion

Module 14: Commitment to Inclusion

•Navigating Challenging Events

•Using Challenges and Missteps for Growth and Improvement

•Preparing for the Future of Inclusion

•Inclusion Resilience

ONGOING SUPPORT

After the Program

Your journey as a Strategic Inclusion Practitioner doesn’t end when the program is complete—it's just the beginning. By joining the program, you gain access to a community and exclusive resources designed to keep you inspired, connected, and ahead of the curve in your inclusion efforts.

  • Lifetime Membership in the Strategic Inclusion Community

    Join a dynamic, collaborative network of fellow practitioners who share your passion for creating meaningful change. Exchange ideas, seek advice, and celebrate your successes with like-minded professionals who are committed to driving inclusion forward.

  • Invitations to Member-Only Events

    Gain access to exclusive workshops, webinars, and networking events led by Dr. Liz Wilson and other industry leaders. These sessions are tailored to help you deepen your expertise, stay motivated, and explore emerging best practices.

  • A Dedicated Platform for Collaboration

    Participate in ongoing discussions, share case studies, and crowdsource solutions for your toughest inclusion challenges. The Strategic Inclusion Community is a space where you can learn from others’ experiences and contribute your own insights.

  • Access to Tools and Updates

    Stay ahead of the latest trends and research in inclusion. As part of our community, you’ll receive exclusive updates, advanced tools, and new resources to refine and expand your inclusion strategies.

IT'S AS EASY AS 1-2-3

CSIP™ Certification Process

Complete the 14-Module Online Program

Schedule Your Assessment

Complete Your Assessment

TESTIMONIALS

What People Say About Strategic Inclusion

Sile Walsh

ELIS Advantage

"Strategic Inclusion focuses on results rather than intentions, offering clear, research-backed strategies to foster real inclusion, not just surface-level efforts."

Nate Regier

Next Element

"Strategic Inclusion offers an elegant framework, roadmap, and practical strategies for DOING inclusion in the most effective way."

Jyl Feliciano

HighSpot

"Strategic Inclusion has empowered our DEI team to drive measurable change, even with limited resources."

Kyle Brengel

Jostens

"I highly recommend Strategic Inclusion to anyone that's interested in a practical approach to inclusion strategy or business transformation."

Crysta Dungee

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

"Thanks to Strategic Inclusion we’re now able to implement an inclusion strategy that addresses barriers to inclusion across our global operations."

Dr. Joanna Thurston

Bournemouth University

"Strategic Inclusion and D r. Liz has had a huge personal and professional impact on me and my approach to leadership, strategy, and operations."

YOU'VE GOT OPTIONS

Choose the Best Program for You

ESSENTIALS*

Here's what you get:

  • 14-module online program*

  • Digital workbooks, tools, and templates

  • Email support

  • Lifetime membership of the Strategic Inclusion Community

*Upgrade to coaching and assessment for CSIP certification is available on completion of the online program.($2,350)

Total value: $895

$495

ACCELERATOR

Here's what you get:

  • 14-module online program

  • Copy of The Strategic Inclusion Playbook

  • Digital workbooks, tools, and templates

  • Full set of Inclusion Toolkits (4)

  • Email support

  • Lifetime membership of the Strategic Inclusion Community

  • 6-months of monthly group coaching calls with Dr. Liz (Valued at $600)

  • Coaching and assessment for CSIP™ - Strategic Inclusion Practitioner Certification (valued at $2,350)

Total value: $4,285

$2,495

EXCELLENCE

Here's what you get:

  • 14-module online program

  • Copy of The Strategic InclusionSM Playbook

  • Digital workbooks, tools, and templates

  • Full set of Inclusion Toolkits (4)

  • Email support

  • Lifetime membership of the Strategic Inclusion Community

  • 12-months of monthly group coaching calls with Dr. Liz (Valued at $1,200)

  • 4 x one-on-one strategy calls with Dr. Liz (valued at $3,000)

  • 12-months individual subscription to IncludeChat – Strategic Inclusion edition (valued at $2,000)

  • Coaching and assessment for CSIP™ - Strategic Inclusion Practitioner Certification (valued at $2,350)

Total value: $9,885

$5,995

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