Crossfields Develops E-Learning Program to Deepen Understanding of "DE&I" Through Dialogue for All IHI Employees
Crossfields has developed and provided a dialogue-based e-learning program on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) for approximately 20,000 employees of IHI Corporation. Post-program surveys showed that about 60% of participants felt a change in their awareness towards promoting DE&I, achieving high results in fostering "individual ownership" of DE&I. A related free event will also be held on April 23rd.
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Crossfields (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Daichi Onuma, hereinafter Crossfields), a specified non-profit organization, developed and provided a dialogue-based e-learning program on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (hereinafter, DE&I) for approximately 20,000 employees of IHI Corporation (Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hiroshi Ide, hereinafter IHI). The results of a post-program survey showed that about 60% of participants felt a change in their awareness towards "promoting DE&I," demonstrating high effectiveness in fostering "individual ownership" of DE&I. (An interview article with the IHI person in charge who introduced this program can be viewed here).
A free event delving into the value of the "dialogue-based e-learning program," featuring esteemed guests such as Mr. Saso from BIOTOPE Co., Ltd., will be held on April 23rd from 18:00. If you are interested, please check the details and apply here.
## Challenging "Individual Ownership" Beyond Knowledge Acquisition
Currently, many companies in Japan prioritize DE&I as a crucial management strategy. However, challenges persist where "the meaning of the words is understood, but practical implementation and individual ownership at the operational level are not progressing." At IHI, "making DE&I one's own business" has been a key company-wide initiative for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, and various efforts, including training to deepen employee understanding and integration of this theme, have been undertaken. However, IHI was seeking opportunities to further deepen understanding by treating DE&I as their own issue. Therefore, Crossfields planned and co-developed the "dialogue-based e-learning program" this time, which encourages dialogue among participants through the program with IHI.
## Team Dialogue Through 1-Hour Program Participation
This program was developed as e-learning content that employees can complete in one hour.
Keywords: company-wide training, employee training, DE&I, diversity, purpose, social issue resolution, social.
A free event delving into the value of the "dialogue-based e-learning program," featuring esteemed guests such as Mr. Saso from BIOTOPE Co., Ltd., will be held on April 23rd from 18:00. If you are interested, please check the details and apply here.
## Challenging "Individual Ownership" Beyond Knowledge Acquisition
Currently, many companies in Japan prioritize DE&I as a crucial management strategy. However, challenges persist where "the meaning of the words is understood, but practical implementation and individual ownership at the operational level are not progressing." At IHI, "making DE&I one's own business" has been a key company-wide initiative for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, and various efforts, including training to deepen employee understanding and integration of this theme, have been undertaken. However, IHI was seeking opportunities to further deepen understanding by treating DE&I as their own issue. Therefore, Crossfields planned and co-developed the "dialogue-based e-learning program" this time, which encourages dialogue among participants through the program with IHI.
## Team Dialogue Through 1-Hour Program Participation
This program was developed as e-learning content that employees can complete in one hour.
Keywords: company-wide training, employee training, DE&I, diversity, purpose, social issue resolution, social.