Thinking Diversely About Diversity
Diversity is a hot button topic these days, with most people believing that to be “diverse” is limited to descriptions of physical identifiers such as race, gender and physical ability. But, are we short-changing ourselves by only thinking of diversity in purely external terms?
Diversity is more than just “checking a box” to ensure that you have all of the “right” ingredients on your team; it’s about creating a rich environment that is best conducive to different ways of thinking, being and doing. When we think about what it means to champion diversity and inclusion, we have to consider our own subconscious biases surrounding what we believe the purpose of diversity really is and what it looks like in action.
As a result of this session, participants will:
Target audience:
Competencies addressed:
Diversity is more than just “checking a box” to ensure that you have all of the “right” ingredients on your team; it’s about creating a rich environment that is best conducive to different ways of thinking, being and doing. When we think about what it means to champion diversity and inclusion, we have to consider our own subconscious biases surrounding what we believe the purpose of diversity really is and what it looks like in action.
As a result of this session, participants will:
1. Identify subconscious biases that exist regarding their own thinking around diversity
2. Discover additional areas to consider when determining diverse ways of thinking about their team
3. Develop effective strategies to create inclusive, supportive and empowering communities
4. Create an outline of strategies to be used in their workplace that will encourage diverse perspectives
Target audience:
• Executive Leaders
• Mid-Level Leaders
• New Leaders
Competencies addressed:
• Leading people
• Leading change
• Building coalitions
• Business acumen
• Coaching
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Problem solving
• Innovation
• Managing Conflict
• Organizational knowledge
• Flexibility
• Self-management
• General Interpersonal skills
• Critical/Strategic thinking
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What's included?
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Module 1: Pre-Work
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Module 2: Session Workbook Assignment
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Module 3: Strategy/Teaching Micro-Lesson
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Module 4: Facilitated Working Session LIVE Zoom Session)
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Module 5: Apply – Build – Sustain (Action Planning – Video & Workbook Assignment)
Chief Outcome Facilitator
Keisha A. Rivers
An educator at heart, Keisha focuses her approach on teaching clients to understand and create their own unique vision of success. From there they work together to develop the foundation and framework for processes that will create dynamic, inclusive learning communities and empower their teams to take ownership and lead from within. The goal is not just to achieve outcomes and solve problems, but to equip her clients to sustain their success.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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