Facilitation and Design
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SPEAK UP For Inclusion: How To Be An Effective Ally and Change Agent
At times, the ugliness of discrimination can overshadow the rich benefits of inclusion. Successful growth in any business, organization, and society as a whole rests upon recognizing and including everyone. “Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.” -Jesse Jackson So how can you be a more effective ally for diversity, equity and inclusion in your organization? Persistence, dedication and awareness can help you achieve your goal. The road to inclusion can feel daunting – but the benefits far surpass the challenges. Research has shown that companies with executive teams at the top 25% of ethnic and racial diversity were 33%…
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5 Easy Tips & Tools for Facilitators
As a facilitator training on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, you’ve got a lot on your plate. I know! Your goal is to effectively design and facilitate workshops to deepen the capacity of participants to: Recognize the full breadth of differences at the organization. Identify the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion in all their areas of responsibility. Understand how the dynamics of privilege and marginalization impact folks in their daily lives. Address exclusionary behaviors and microaggressions effectively. Use an Inclusion Lens to design and revise programs, policies, systems and procedures that aim to serve all. That’s a big responsibility! To help you make your next DEI workshop…
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Design & Facilitation 101: Exploring White Privilege
Did you ever notice how those in privileged groups tend to focus on their ‘good intent’ rather than on the negative impact of their behavior when interacting with members of marginalized groups? Very often, in our privileged identities we tend to focus on how much progress we’ve made – rather than how much more still needs to be done! I’m not saying it’s a bad thing to acknowledge the good work that has already been accomplished – not at all. However, if we focus solely on past achievements, we overlook the daily indignities those in marginalized groups continue to face. Effective design and facilitation involves learning how to engage others…
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Summer Slowdown? Not at Your Organization!
No summer slowdown here! No matter what time of year it is, your organization can take steps to move towards a more equitable workplace, driving change that is both lasting and meaningful. Today, I’m sharing 5 simple tips to help you keep the momentum going this summer and beyond: 1. You Embrace Diversity. Your Organization Needs To Understand WHY. While your organization may have a mission statement that highlights a commitment to inclusion, employees need to know the ‘why’ and how it affects them. As a change agent, you know the value of an inclusive organization. Many of your employees may think it’s simply about “including everyone.” In training…
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Design & Facilitation 101: Find New Ways to Engage Participants
“I’m planning my first training session and am searching for a way to get employees enthusiastic about attending and participating. This seems like the hardest task to accomplish!” I bet you can relate to that statement – I know I can! When Training, Avoid the “It’s Always Been Done This Way” Trap You want to be a catalyst for meaningful, sustainable organizational change – and you’re enthusiastic about taking the lead in diversity, equity and inclusion training. You see yourself as being the go-to person and you’re up for the challenge. But you remember past training seminars: indifferent, apathetic outlooks stifled any enthusiasm for new learning and…
