Diversity Equity & Inclusion Conference

Description

Please join the conversation to understand obstacles and reduce barriers in your personal and organizational
growth that relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Individuals, HR managers, business professionals, educators,
and students will benefit from multiple real-time and recorded sessions that will promote multi-faceted thought
and discussion. Nationally recognized speakers will delve into why diversity matters, unconscious bias, inclusive
language, the power of inclusive leadership, and much more.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Why Diversity Matters and Understanding Unconscious Bias, presented by Deborah Biddle
Gain a foundational understanding on the importance of diversity and inclusion in conjunction with the core values and behavior standards. This workshop creates a common language and gives participants an overview of diversity and inclusion using scenario analysis and discussion along with interactive knowledge checks to gauge understanding. Participants also explore unconscious bias and how it impacts business environments and work relationships, discover how their own values, culture and experiences effect interactions with colleagues, attitudes about work, and understanding of workplace values.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Inclusive on Purpose, presented by Deborah Biddle
As business professionals, we’ve heard how diversity, equality and inclusion benefit productivity, problem solving, free flow of ideas and the bottom line. But, how can we personally see the impact on our teams and across our organizations? In this session, we share approaches to heighten personal inclusion awareness and strategies to improve how we make connections, build belonging, and enhance relationships.

Wednesday, Mar. 3 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Building Capacity for Greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, presented by Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington
This session is designed to help participants explore how to manage workplace conflict based on identity. We will also address challenges of recruitment and retention for minoritized groups.