Society for Organizational Learning Virtual Learning Practice on DEI
2024-03-14 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | NH
You won’t want to miss this virtual discussion where James Mckim challenge us to expand our perspective on what DEI is and its impact on organisational and individual performance and the bottom line. He will also address questions around:

How do you engage everyone equitably so that they perform at their best and contribute to high levels of te
am performance?

How do we ignite people to optimal performance using his formula of equitable inclusion of diverse individuals.

Making DEI Change Stick
2024-03-19 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | NH
Change is a strange thing. Sometimes organizations want it even when they say they do not. Sometimes organizations know they need it but don’t know how to make it stick. For many organizations, such is the case around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). How do you manage change that will stick? This session will discuss why DEI efforts fail and ways to ensure that your DEI effort is not just a social justice initiative but an organizational performance initiative.
By the end of the session, participants will have learned:

Key tenets of organizational change
Why DEI efforts fail
Key components of a successful effort to provide programs that are equitable and inclusive

DEI Office Hours - March 19, 2024
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH
Have questions about your DEI initiative?
Join your peers and our experts every 3rd Thursday to learn

what works
what doesn’t work
how to overcome your challenges in implementing DEI so that it actually improves your organization

Above & Below the Mason-Dixon Line: Are the North & South That Different?
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Saint Anselm College Institute of Politics, 100 St Anselm Dr., Manchester, NH, 03102, United States
Ever wonder if race relations are different in the North from the South. Join a discussion hosted by Saint Anselm College where James McKim will interview Dr. Luther Ivory about the differences in race relations between above and below the Mason-Dixon line.

Measuring DEI: Beyond Simple Counts to Impactful Engagement
2024-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | NH
You have made the decision to embark on a DEI initiative. Good. Now how do you know whether or not your effort is successful? Management guru Peter Drucker said that “if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” That applies to DEI. If you can’t measure DEI in your organization, you can’t improve it. Join us for a discussion of measuring a DEI initiative.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

identify and calculate the metrics that are important in a DEI initiative
gather data about your DEI initiative
analyze the data and draw conclusions from the analysis.

DEI Office Hours - April 16
2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

Change Management at the Transform Your Rental Property Summit
2024-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | NH
Thanks to Emin Muhammad for a great interview for ColbyCoCo’s upcoming Transform Your Rental Property Summit 2024 on #ChangeManagement. It was great talking about starting with a Growth Mindset, eliminating the biases that constitute a resistance to change, and developing risk management plans to eliminate the pushback against change.

Measuring DEI: Beyond Simple Counts to Impactful Engagement & ROI @ NH BSR Conference
2024-05-02 07:30 - 17:00 UTC | NH
You have made the decision to embark on a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) initiative. Good. Now how do you know whether or not your effort is successful? Management guru Peter Drucker has been credited with saying that “if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” That applies to DEI. If you can’t measure DEI in your organization, you can’t improve it.
Join James McKim for a discussion during the NH BSR Prosperity Unleashed Conference on how to measure a DEI initiative that is based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Edward Hubbard and Curt J. Howes. We will discuss the 3 types of DEI goals, the 20 DEI goal areas, how DEI goals should be aligned to overall organizational goals, and methods for tracking your chosen goals that include Return on Investment (ROI). Learning Objectives By the end of this session, you will be able to:

identify DEI ROI
identify the goals and metrics that are important in your DEI initiative
determine methods to gather data about your DEI initiative
understand how to analyze your data and draw conclusions from the analysis

When you register, use promo code “SPEAKERGUEST” to get $100 off your ticket.

Culture/Ethnicity, Women, Age in the Workplace
2024-05-14 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | NH
Resmaa Menachem says that culture is the way our bodies re-enact history through the foods we eat, the stories we tell, and the images that move us. But how does that impact how we show up in the workplace?
There are a record 5 generations in the workforce. Yet our society and employers seem to value only the younger ones. Research has shown that youth focus to be short-sighted when it comes to achieving superior organizational performance.
Research by McKinsey and others has shown that organizations that truly engage women at all levels outperform those organizations that do not. And despite claims to the contrary, research also shows that truly and equitably engaging women equitably is not happening in the US.
Learning Outcomes
By the end this workshop you will be able to:

identify the 9 components of culture
identify the 4 components of gender
recognize the challenges different genders face in the workplace
interact positively with people of different genders
identify the 5 generations in the workforce
recognize the values of people of different ages face in the workplace interact positively with people of different ages

The link to the session will be sent in an email after you register.

Civility & Respect Across Difference: Reducing Stress & Increasing Productivity in Construction "Reducing Stress & Increasing Productivity in Construction
2024-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | NH
When creating cultures that value psychological safety, civility and respect play a key role. This workshop will explain the value of civility and respectful behavior in a construction company setting and the basic concepts that lead to effectively interacting with people from various backgrounds, cultures (Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, etc.) and personality characteristics.
The workshop will address:

What civility and respect are
Why civility and respect across difference is important
Definitions of diversity, culture equity, inclusion, implicit bias
The impact on mental health and the harm that is done to individuals and the company when unintended discrimination occurs.

Presented by: James T. McKim, Jr., PMP, ITIL, Managing Partner

Civility in the Workplace @ 2024 Bi-State Primary Care Conference
2024-05-21 08:30 - 16:00 UTC | NH
James McKim will be speaking on civility in the workplace at this year’s Bi-State Primary Care Association Annual Conference on May 21st at Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont.

DEI Office Hours - May 21
2024-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

NH BSR's DEI Vista Workshop
2024-05-30 08:30 - 12:30 UTC | SNHU Millyard Manchester, 33 South Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Looking for practical, actionable DEI strategies you can implement right away in your organization? Seeking fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to DEI advancement. Want to network and share experiences with fellow DEI professionals facing similar roadblocks.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from experienced leaders who have tackled similar challenges and achieved success in turning DEI ideas into actions that help individuals and organizations improve their performance.

DEI @ UNH Supervisors Boot Camp: Skills for Success
2024-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | UNH Holloway Commons, 75 Main St,, Durham, NH, 03824, United States
Supervisors Boot Camp is a one-day conference designed for individuals recently promoted to, or aspiring towards, a supervisory role. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the skills necessary for effective supervision.
Expert speakers will cover topics such as managing diverse teams, handling challenges faced by new supervisors, and understanding basic employment law. Attendees will embark on a journey of growth and development, fostering inclusive leadership practices, enhancing team management strategies, and gaining insights into the complexities of supervisory roles.
The Summer 2024 program features presentations from UNH Professional Development & Training instructors:

Sally Baraka
Introduction to Labor Law
James T. McKim, Jr., PMP, ITIL
DEI Foundations for New Supervisors
Gerri King, PH.D.
Challenges Facing New Supervisors
Krystal Hicks, Founder, JOBTALK,LLC
How to Manage and Retain Multi-Generational Teams Leveraging Transparency, Empathy, and Strategy

Inclusive Leadership: Interpersonal Power
2024-06-18 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | NH
Are you getting the most out of your staff? Do those you lead feel you include them? How do you engage everyone equitably so that they perform at their best and your team performs at its highest level? This workshop explores how to ignite your staff to optimal performance through equitable inclusion of diverse people.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• provide an equitable, inclusive environment for their team;
• facilitate innovative thinking and decision making;
• create win-win situations with each employee.
A link will be sent to you after you register.

DEI Office Hours - June 18
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

DEI Office Hours - July 16
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

DEI Office Hours - August 20
2024-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

Senior Leadership Role in DEI: Achieving Organizational Performance Through DEI -
2024-09-17 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Senior Management has decided they want to pursue diversity for the good the organization and its customers/clients. You have been tasked with leading or playing a major role in carrying out this decision. But how do you do this? Whether you are Senior management or middle-management – in HR or Business Unit/Department Leadership, this session will help you understand how to set yourself up for a successful diversity, equity, & inclusion push. It will review what we call the 5 magic D&I Implementation Guideposts.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

link your DEI initiative to organizational performance
create a roadmap for your DEI initiative
set the proper expectations for a DEI initiative
create welcoming, inclusive spaces and a higher-performing organization.

Facilitator: James McKim, PMP, ITIL, Managing Partner, Organizational Ignition

DEI Office Hours - September 17
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

ACCESS 2024: Data & Organizational Performance
2024-09-24 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton, Manchester, 700 Elm St., Manchester, 03101, United States
Can’t wait to see you to discuss how data can be used to ignite superior organizational performance!

How to Have Difficult Conversations
2024-10-15 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Want to engage on the topic of diversity but afraid you’ll stumble and offend? Want to challenge discrimination but don’t know how? This workshop will help you gain an understanding of the reasons conversations can be difficult and learn tools to make them more productive.
At the end of this workshop you will understand:

Conversational Norms
Conversation Basics
Skills/Barriers to Productive Conversations
Guidelines/Possible Responses to Address Offensive or Tricky Comments

Facilitator: James McKim, PMP, ITIL, Managing Partner, Organizational Ignition, LLC

DEI Office Hours - October 15
2024-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

A Board's Role in Igniting Organizational Performance Through DEI
2024-11-19 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | NH
The National Council of Nonprofits defines a Board’s responsibility being “to steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.” Research from McKinsey, PWC, and others show that organizations that have diversity in their leadership are more likely to outperform their peers. Yet, it is more than just diversity of people that makes an organization perform at its best.
Author and DEI Expert James Mckim will explore how nonprofit boards can ignite the performance of their organizations by embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for themselves and their organizations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
• describe how diversity, equity, and inclusion can impact your board;
• describe how your board can ensure your organization’s leadership, structure, and programming is equitable and inclusive;
• identify actionable ideas for improving your organization’s performance through DEI.

DEI Office Hours - November 19
2024-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

Making DEI Change Stick
2024-11-20 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | CT Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103,, , 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are all about change. Organizations in the United States spend $8 billion on diversity and inclusion training each year. Yet DEI initiatives are failing or being abandoned. And yet, the results simply aren’t there: 45% of US workers report experiencing discrimination in the past year and 75% of employees in underrepresented groups do not feel they have personally benefited from their company’s DEI programs.
At ANC ’24, James McKim will lead a discussion on strategies you can deploy to develop and execute a DEI effort that is not just a social justice initiative but an organizational performance imperative. We’ll discuss why DEI efforts fail and the key questions every DEI initiative should answer. You will leave this session with a high-level DEI roadmap that will ignite your organization’s performance.

DEI Office Hours - December 17
2024-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH

Lunch N Learn - Unpacking Digital Transformation: What Level is Right For You
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH
Digital Transformation seems to be all the rage these days. But Is DT good for YOUR organization? Explore this question and possible next steps. What are your next steps? COTS vs. build your own solution? MSP or go the DIY route? By the end of this journey, you’ll have a clear vision of what comes next for your organization.

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Bias in Technology: The Causes, Consequences, and Possible Solutions
2025-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | NH
The increasing use of automated decision-making systems and Artificial Intelligence has profound legal, ethical, and societal implications. Algorithms are used to treat and diagnose disease, hire workers, allocate financial aid, assess college applicants, and predict crime.
James McKim will join UNH Law panelists in discussing how bias can influence these algorithms, efforts to root out bias, and how the legal community should respond regarding both individual and intellectual property rights.
Registration is required for all attendants, including those on Zoom.

Lunch N Learn: Empowering SMBs Through Digital Transformation: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NH
In an era where digital innovation drives business success, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges in adopting and leveraging digital transformation. This seminar is designed to provide SMB leaders with the insights, strategies, and tools needed to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and unlock new growth opportunities.
Key Topics Covered:

Understanding Digital Transformation
Identifying and Overcoming Common Challenges
Strategic Planning for Digital Transformation
Leveraging Technology for Business Growth
Case Studies and Success Stories

By the end of this seminar, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how digital transformation can address the unique challenges faced by SMBs. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to implement digital solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Join us to empower your business with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age.
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