We Want to See Progress! How did they get their diversity initiatives started?
Getting started can seem overwhelming, but there is hope! Join us as we explore how teams have made the shift within their organization to prioritize inclusion and diversity from the ground up. Human Inclusive’s Lia James and Christopher Guest will moderate an interactive discussion with Mo Abdullah, Founder of Culture Energized, Natalie Bonifede D&I at Pivotal, Lauren Burgess, Founder and CEO of Garden, Inc and Dirt Coffee Bar. We will learn how they have shifted team culture to implement inclusive, belonging, and diversity initiatives. We will explore how they’ve made changes, what they've learned, and how others can make a similar impact on their own teams. Together we will learn:
- How they got started and keep their teams accountable
- What were their biggest challenges and hard-to-learn lessons
- How to approach team dynamics differently to empower diversity to thrive
- Best practices for getting everyone on board and start the process
Outline/Structure of the Panel
Panel discussion with two-three local folks making an impact with their organization on Diversity & Inclusion facilitated by co-hosts from the podcast, Human Inclusive
Longer form overview:
A lot of conversation goes into acknowledging that diversity in the tech industry is an issue, but fewer conversations dig into the action-oriented solutions that we all can do to impact change. Change is hard, especially when it involves a group of people all from different cultures, backgrounds, lived experiences existing and working together in one space. There’s a tension that can arise, and if not prepared for it, it can feel counterintuitive of what the studies are saying. Investing in diversifying teams is necessary for a lot of reasons, but creating an inclusive environment can feel like a major challenge. We all can recognize why it’s important to do this work, but now we need to be talking about how to do this work.
The panel will dive into foundational content on how teams have made the shift within their organization to prioritize inclusion and diversity from the ground up. Human Inclusive’s Lia James and Christopher Guest will moderate a discussion with two - three local teams who have started to shift their teams' culture to implement diversity initiatives. We will explore how they’ve made it possible from tips on allyship to microaggression, and ways to check the pulse of your organization. Together we will learn:
- How they got started and keep their teams accountable
- What were their biggest challenges and hard-to-learn lessons
- How to approach team dynamics differently to empower diversity to thrive
- Best practices for getting everyone on board and start the process
The panel will be facilitated by co-curators, Lia James and Christopher Guest, of Human Inclusive, a podcast amplifying voices and experiences of marginalized communities. The podcast launched in November 2018 with the mission to curate stories of diverse communities to drive impactful change in the workforce and start helping people think more about the "how".
Learning Outcome
- How they got started and keep their teams accountable
- What were their biggest challenges and hard-to-learn lessons
- How to approach team dynamics differently to empower diversity to thrive
Target Audience
Agile coaches, leaders, or other folks who want to know how companies have drive to change the shape and dynamic of a team
Prerequisites for Attendees
N/A
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