Equity Fluent Leadership Program
Accelerate Change Within Your Organization to Build an Inclusive and Equitable World
Overview
The Equity Fluent Leadership Academy is an unparalleled leadership training designed for visionary business leaders who aspire to further belonging and inclusion at work and drive impactful change.
Led by the Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership (EGAL) at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, this pioneering inclusive leadership training will help you embody what it means to be an Equity Fluent® Leader™ and understand—and clearly communicate to others—why diversity and inclusion matter. You’ll also build self-awareness by reflecting on your lived experiences and gain the inclusive mindset and strategies to drive change for a positive impact within your organizations and the broader community.
Gain New Mindsets, Inclusion Strategies & Tools
Equip yourself with cutting-edge leadership strategies that drive organizational success and innovation while fostering belonging.
Navigate Difficult Conversations at Work
Boost your confidence and learn how to have difficult conversations at work by role-playing real-world examples and acquiring effective research-backed tools to develop equitable language and an inclusive workplace culture.
Craft an Action Plan
Implement the tools you’ve learned throughout this leadership development training with a focus on accountability and creating support structures to ensure sustainability.
More about the Equity Fluent Leadership program
To successfully innovate and maintain a competitive advantage, leaders of organizations must understand how to operationalize inclusion throughout their business practices and become an inclusive leader. This requires a new leadership profile: Equity Fluent Leadership.
Equity Fluent Leaders intentionally use their power to drive change to create a more inclusive and equitable world.
The Equity Fluent Leadership (EFL) Academy, an executive leadership training, was created to provide leaders with the inclusive leadership skills and tools they need to become equity-fluent and cultivate a more inclusive culture at work.
Throughout this profoundly transformative leadership training program and equity and inclusion training, participants will learn the tools and strategies to foster belonging and psychological safety in their organization and teams, how to operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion, inclusive leadership, and how to have courageous conversations.
Enjoy a Highly Engaging and Empowering Program Experience
Over two days, the distinguished team at the Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership (EGAL) at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business will guide you through this powerful inclusion training in a highly interactive setting using:
- research-driven curriculum
- pragmatic exercises
- lively discussions
You’ll also join a cohort of like-minded professionals and take advantage of valuable networking opportunities in this business training to further catalyze your Equity Fluent Leadership.
Who's it for
- Any leader or manager who views themselves as a current or potential visionary in their company and desires to promote more equitable practices in the workplace
- Professionals looking to build—and be recognized for—Equity Fluency and advance DEI through their current and future roles
- Anyone interested in leveling up their leadership skillset by acquiring powerful strategies and tools to foster a more inclusive world
Want to approach your employer about professional development classes and request employer support? Read the Employer Payment Assistance Guide.
Format & Structure
In-Person
- Two-day diversity, equity, and inclusion program
- World-renowned Berkeley Haas and Executive Education Faculty
- Pragmatic exercises and discussions
- Highly interactive environment
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Access to the program alumni community
- Equity Fluent Leadership Certificate of Completion
Dates & Costs
In-Person
Attend this program with a group of your colleagues.
Attend this program with colleagues to gain greater organizational impact. Groups of five or more receive special rates.
Customize this program for your organization.
Use this program's curriculum as the foundation of a program based on your company's unique objectives.
Get more information
Download the Program Guide
The complimentary guide includes sample schedule, program curriculum, learning objectives, and more.
Employer Reimbursement
Gain tips on how to approach your manager about professional development and tuition reimbursement.
How do I enroll in the Equity Fluent Leadership program?
Enrolling in any one of our programs is simple:
- Click on the "enroll" button on the program page
- Create an account or log in to our customer portal
- Complete the online reservation form (should take less than 2 minutes)
- Pay by credit card to complete your enrollment, or select your preferred payment type to reserve your seat and connect with the finance team
How much time can I expect to spend on coursework each day?
We know that time away from the office is precious, so we work hard to make our program experiences as productive and valuable as possible. Our programs span full business days starting between 8:30-9:00 a.m. and running through 5 p.m. with lunch served in the classroom and short breaks throughout the day.
Approximately 1-2 hours of evening activities and preparation for the next day are required for some programs. Please download the program guide for more detail.
Do your programs provide credits towards a degree, grades, transcripts, or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?
Our programs are non-degree programs and do not hold any credit unit equivalency, letter grades, pass/fail designation, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or transcripts. Rather, we provide a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
To qualify for a certificate of completion, a participant must meet the minimum requirements as noted for each program and maintaining at least 80% attendance/engagement.
Can I enroll in a program if I live outside of the U.S.?
Yes. Enrollment is available to global leaders, but visa requirements may apply. Proficiency in written and spoken English at a level that allows full engagement and participation in a program is recommended.
For most international participants, a B1/B2 visa—for participation in scientific, educational, professional, or business conventions, conferences, or seminars—is required for entry into the United States to attend a program with us.
Requesting and receiving a visa takes time and we recommend beginning the process three or four months in advance of the start date of a program.
You can ask your Program Manager to prepare an invitation letter to help with your visa application. It is important to emphasize that the visit is for business purposes.
The Visa Waiver Program is available to citizens or nationals from select countries. Check the Department of State website to determine your eligibility and learn about the waiver process.
The list of countries sanctioned by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control currently includes: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the Ukraine-Crimea Region, plus the addition of Russia for Berkeley Executive Education at this time.
Partner
Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership
Faculty
Kellie McElhaney
Lecturer | Founding Director, Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership, Haas School of Business
Certificates
Certificate of Completion
Signal your professional achievement to your network and get recognized for your completion! Upon successful completion of the program, UC Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants that you are encouraged to add to your profiles.
Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you directly. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.
Certificate of Business Excellence
Participants in the Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE) program will earn a mark of distinction from a world-class university, gain access to a powerful global network, and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years. A UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence allows individuals to create a personal learning journey structured by our four academic pillars to gain management essentials in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Finance to drive both personal and organizational development.
