The 8 Types of Customized Member Sessions
Members of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance gain access to valuable opportunities to collaborate directly with Manar Morales and the Alliance team. See below for the different types of personalized member sessions we offer, during which you can gain expert advice and customized recommendations tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
1. New Member Orientation Call
This Zoom call with Angela Whitehead Quigley provides new member teams with a review of Alliance benefits in detail and an opportunity to discuss how to maximize them for your needs. We recommend that new members schedule this call right away. Members: Contact Angela Whitehead Quigley to schedule your New Member Orientation Call.
2. Annual Benefits & Goals Alignment Review Call
For renewing members, this Zoom call with Angela Whitehead Quigley provides you with a quick reminder of your valuable Alliance member benefits along with advice on how to maximize your benefits to meet your organization’s unique needs in the coming year. We recommend that you schedule this call when you renew your annual membership or whenever a new main contact joins your team. Members: Contact Angela Whitehead Quigley to schedule your Annual Benefits & Goals Alignment Review Call.
3. Strategy Design & Development Session
All Alliance members have access to one Strategy Design & Development Session each year. During these sessions, you may choose to discuss any of your organizational priorities related to diversity and inclusion, flexibility, caregivers, wellbeing or talent development objectives. During these one-hour virtual sessions Manar Morales and the Alliance team will share data-driven best practices and advice customized to your organization’s unique needs. Members should provide us with the topics most relevant to their organization’s current needs and anyone who is involved in leading or implementing these initiatives should participate in the meeting (usually no more than 3-4 people). Members: Contact Emma Simpkins to schedule your Strategy Session.
4. Follow-Up Strategy Implementation Planning Call
This one-hour Zoom call, available to Leader and Champion members, provides an opportunity for members to delve deeper into the topics discussed during the Strategy Session. The emphasis is on practical steps and action plans to put the recommendations into practice. Members: Contact Emma Simpkins to schedule your Implementation Call.
5. Annual Comprehensive Policy Review
All Alliance members have access to one Policy Review each year. After the Alliance conducts the policy review, the member is invited to schedule a Q&A Zoom call to discuss any questions that arise after reviewing the Alliance’s recommendations. This call provides you with advice on one draft policy, guideline, program/committee framework, or strategic plan in an area related to talent, DEIB, workplace flexibility, caregiver support or wellbeing. Members: Contact Sejal Shah for more information about policy reviews.
6. Advisory Solutions Hours
Our Advisory Solutions hours are provided to Leader (two hours) and Champion (four hours) members. These Zoom calls can be scheduled with any organizational leaders and member contacts to discuss the development and implementation of a relevant challenge or issue your organization is facing. Members often choose to discuss stakeholder strategies, action steps and best practices around hybrid work, DE&I, leave policies, and flexible work. Members: Contact Emma Simpkins to schedule your Advisory Solutions Hours.
7. Customized Flex Assessment
Champion Members have access to one Custom Flex Assessment per membership cycle. A Custom Flex Assessment includes a series of surveys with the member, and results in a customized, written assessment of the member’s flexibility and leave policies, programs, and practices, along with specific recommendations on areas to address and prioritize. After reviewing the customized, written assessment, members can schedule a Zoom call with the Alliance to go over any questions and next steps. Members: Contact Sejal Shah for more information about custom flex assessments.
8. Virtual Member Coffee
These complimentary 30-minute Zoom calls provide all members with an informal check-in opportunity to discuss how things are going and general challenges you’re facing. Members: Contact Angela Whitehead Quigley to schedule your Virtual Member Coffee.