Course Description:

This Supplier Diversity Workshop provides a practical playbook to implement an effective supplier diversity program in the energy industry. Breakout session exercises will clarify barriers and value drivers of multiple ecosystem stakeholders, highlight current winning strategies, share best practices, and identify opportunities to customize your own Supplier Diversity framework in an agile iterative manner. The goal is to help you increase participation of underrepresented suppliers, foster mutual economic growth in diverse communities, and drive innovation through inclusive partnerships.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize all required resources to find & develop diverse vendors in Energy.
• Customize your Supplier Diversity Framework via practical application exercises and expert insights.
• Empower partnerships to grow diverse suppliers and solve real business problems.
• Create community impact through WMBE and Small Business Development.
• Recognize the barriers and actual nuances that really impact Supplier Diversity Success.
• Determine how to extend your value partnerships to fortify your diverse supply chain.

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