On Demand Courses
Diversity Masterminds®: Master Your Certification, Grow Your Business
8-Part Mastermind Series -$547.00
Get it all Right Now! Diversity Masterminds® is our signature collection of proven strategies and tactics for leveraging your certification as a diverse business. The complete course includes all of the modules below PLUS our bonus business unusual module.
A la carte Mastermind Series Modules
When you sign up for any one module (or more) you will receive:
- Access to the on-demand module
- The Diversity Masterminds® glossary and introduction module
- A template Diversity Masterminds® Road Map to plan your certification success
- Invitation to attend a live Q&A session with the Masterminds!
Module 1
Certification to Success
We begin with an overview of the business case for supplier diversity, why diversity is important, and the opportunities available to diverse businesses.
In this module, you will learn:
- The role of the supplier diversity manager
- All the opportunities you can take advantage of with your certification
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Module 2
Think Globally, Act Locally
Your path to visibility and recognition on a national or international scale starts with your relationship with your local organizations. Find out how to cultivate and leverage these relationships.
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Navigate your local organizations’ supplier diversity opportunities.
- Identify opportunities for visibility.
- Leverage the national network to build visibility and make connections outside your local region.
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Module 3
Get to Know Your Target Client
Leverage the supplier diversity network to conduct market research on your target clients and be an informed supplier that makes a great first impression.
In this module, you will find out how to:
- Create a target list of companies.
- Help the supplier diversity managers to help you
- Showcase your past performance
Included are these additional resources:
- A list of publications where you can get to know your target clients
- Sample email to send to Supplier Diversity representatives
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Module 4
Differentiate Yourself
Find out why a small change here can yield BIG results. Develop your value proposition to stand out from competitors and get to the next step with supplier diversity representatives.
In this module, you will learn to:
- Communicate your value proposition
- Develop a capabilities statement that makes you stand out
Included are these additional resources:
- A template capabilities statement and samples to review
- For an additional fee, let Diversity Masterminds® design it for you!
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Module 5
Show up and Follow up
The most important part of a conference or event is what you do before and after it. Learn how to show up and follow up with our playbook for successful business development events.
In this module, you will gain the tools to:
- Organize and prepare your time at events for maximum effectiveness
- Follow up effectively with supplier diversity representatives
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Module 6
Winning the Business
Learn how to respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), develop templates and an action plan for how your team responds.
At the end of this module, you will have the skills to:
- Make a template for RFPs based on different services and offerings.
- Activate your plan for when RFPs come through the door.
Included are these additional resources:
- A template to get you started with RFPs
- A sample RFP tracking sheet
- A free e-book from RFP expert, Lisa Rehurek
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Module 7
Beyond Networking
Increase your visibility in the network with a strategic plan to get involved and give back to the supplier diversity ecosystem.
At the end of this module, you will have the skills to:
- Identify opportunities to work on your business, not just in your business
- Be a go-giver! Maximize the resources you need to increase visibility with a commitment of time, money and/or expertise.
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Module 8
Supplier Diversity Playbook
Track and increase your spend with other diverse suppliers as an additional differentiator in your target market.
At the end of this module, you will have the tools to:
- See a clear picture of your current spend with diverse businesses.
- Set goals for increasing spend.
- Develop an action plan for policies and procedures around diverse spend
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Bonus Module
Business Unusual
We have an entire web series, Business UNusual, dedicated to helping business owners through difficult times. All businesses will face challenges that put a halt to “business as usual”-recessions, pandemics, natural disasters and business disruptions. With the lessons learned from other small business owners, we have put together a module to help you survive and thrive through those challenges.
With this program you will learn how:
- Relationships are everything during difficult times
- If you have a solution, it’s your responsibility to offer it
When you register, you’ll get immediate access to this on-demand module for 3 months.
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Live Q&A Session
$97, Free with the purchase of one or more modules
Have questions? We have answers! Each month we offer one live Q&A session with Liz and Heather where you can get personalized support, answers to your burning questions, and motivation to complete your Road Map!
Masterminds Journeys
Maybe you’re not ready for the whole package but want to get a solid start on your Diversity Masterminds® Road Map. You can get a discount by getting 3 modules all together for just $247. Some journeys we recommend:
Starting Off
Modules
1, 2, 3
You’re newly certified and don’t know where to start. You’re excited and a little overwhelmed. These three modules will give you an overview of where to begin, who you need to know, and how to start defining your target clients so you can build those relationships!
$247
Stuck in the Middle
Modules
4, 5, 6
You could be newly certified or perhaps you’ve been certified for a few years and have good conversations but seem to be stuck when it comes to getting new business. These three modules will guide you to stand out to your target clients, supercharge your networking at virtual and in person events.
$247
Reaching Your Destination
Modules
7, 8, Bonus Module
You’ve been certified, you made the relationships, and even gotten a little business. Have you strategically approached the opportunities the networks offer to work on your business, not just in your business? Do you have a supplier diversity program? What is your plan for the next business crisis or disruption? After taking these three modules, you’ll have what you need to be a Diversity Mastermind.