Events with tag “Racial Inclusion”

How can we confront systemic racism and injustice in the workplace? And what can be done to be a good ally and recognize your own privilege? The speakers in this panel will discuss the following topics:

• One year after George Floyd's murder, has the corporate world become less racist?
• Power, privilege and equity: How do they look in the transformed post-COVID workplace
• What is the level of anti-racism corporate policies and practices?

How should we lead on inclusion in the new environment? Looking at the research over the past 12 months, the panel will discuss:

• Is polarization getting worse or better?
• Is there too much of a focus on race?
• ‘Heat’ vs ‘light’ approaches to driving social and behavioral change
• How we can talk about race and other high stakes issues in ways that help
• Is there a difference between what our organization needs vs. what it is ready for?

Bias—implicit or explicit prejudice—is a significant barrier to creating environments that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Bias is also a basic feature of being human. Starting from the premise that everyone is biased, and that awareness is the first step to action, this workshop will take a deep dive into the phenomenon of bias and how it informs perception and behavior.

Caught off-guard by a comment? Wish you could unsay something you said? Unsure how to respond? In this 90-minute, interactive session, participants will move from a state of shock to an informed plan of action by gaining awareness of the impact of microaggressions in the workplace and the risks associated with navigating them. Learn to work together with understanding and empathy and build relationships without burning bridges by applying a framework and tools designed to help everyone at every level become more comfortable having uncomfortable conversations.