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. This workshop introduces how our different cultures impact our interactions in the workplace. Facilitator: Trini Tellez, MD, Principal, Health Equity Strategies, LLC
DEI is a proven way to elicit superior performance from teams and individuals. But that performance does not just happen by itself. Even if there is a DEI Plan, that plan needs to be carried out day-to-day. So, how do you bring diversity into your group? How do you engage everyone equitably so that they...
Date: November 29Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST Cost:$35.00 The use of technology is expanding exponentially. The World Economic Forum reports as shared in the article “TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION: How has technology changed – and changed us – in the past 20 years?” that “In 2004, fewer than 1 million people were on Myspace; Facebook had...
The New Hampshire Women's Bar Association and the New Hampshire Bar Association's Gender Equality Committee are hosting their second After Hours Networking Event. This event will feature a panel discussion moderated by James McKim focused on what steps the bar, needs to take to better reflect the diversity of the varied communities served by the Bar.
Research has shown that organizations that truly engage women and people of all ages at all levels outperform those organizations that do not. And despite claims to the contrary, research also shows that truly and equitably engaging women and people of all ages equitably is not happening in the US. This session explores how organizations...
December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST Price: $35.00 As reported in the Forbes article “The Role Of Bias In Artificial Intelligence”, facial recognition systems are under scrutiny. The class imbalance is a leading issue in facial recognition software. A dataset called “Faces in the Wild,” considered the benchmark for testing facial recognition software, had data...
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....
Are you aware that 100% of people are biased but most do not know it? Research has shown that it is this unconscious implicit bias that causes discrimination and the “isms” that exist in society. This highly interactive workshop will help you understand how to de-bias yourself and show you how to embrace diverse people...
Diversity is a popular topic these days. But many say that diversity in institutions is difficult to achieve or navigate. Others say diversity is not an issue here in New Hampshire. Bring your questions about diversity in institutions and society to Gibson's Bookstore on January 10, 2023 for a fascinating discussion with James McKim about...
DEI is a proven way to elicit superior performance from teams and individuals. But that performance does not just happen by itself. Even if there is a DEI Plan, that plan needs to be carried out day-to-day by the people in your group. How do you engage everyone equitably so that they perform at their...
We use technology - the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life or, as it is sometimes phrased, to the change and manipulation of the human environment (OED) - to automate our work. Machines and software aid us in making decisions or even making decisions for us. To help us see...
Curious to learn how Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion impact project management? James McKim will share thoughts on this topic at the February Project Management Instutute - Mass Bay Chapter's February meeting. Date: February 16, 2023 Time: 7PM Place: Crowne Plaza, Wouburn, MA