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SUMMARY:Inclusive Leadership
DESCRIPTION: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 best and your team performs at its highest level? This workshop explores how to ignite your staff to optimal performance using our formula of equitable inclusion of diverse people. \nLearning Takeaways \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nprovide an equitable\, inclusive environment for their team;\nfacilitate innovative thinking and decision-making;\ncreate win-win situations with each employee.\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session participants will understand: \n\nhow different cultures\, thinking styles\, and behavioral preferences impact performance;\nthe impact of implicit bias on performance and behavior;\ndifferent motivational models;\nthe impact of diversity on decision-making and critical thinking.
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/inclusive-leadership/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY23
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SUMMARY:Diversity In Institutions & Society @ Gibson's Bookstore January 9\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your questions about diversity in institutions and society to Gibson‘s Bookstore on January 10\, 2023 for a fascinating discussion with James McKim about how New Hampshire and the United States are grappling with the topic based on his book The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance.” \nView the Gibson’s Event Page
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/diversity-in-institutions-society-gibsons-bookstore-january-9-2023/
LOCATION:Gibson’s Bookstore\, 45 S Main St.\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T130000
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SUMMARY:De-Biasing Techniques
DESCRIPTION: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 and ideas. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nfully understand implicit bias\nlist the different types of biases\nlist techniques to de-bias yourself.
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/de-biasing-techniques/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145038
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SUMMARY:Measuring DEI: Beyond Simple Counts to Impactful Engagement
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nidentify and calculate the metrics that are important in a DEI initiative\ngather data about your DEI initiative\nanalyze the data and draw conclusions from the analysis.\n\nFacilitators: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition\nJulie Alig\, PhD\, Principal\, JLA Analytics\, LLC \n[wp_cart_button name=”Measuring_DEI” price=”35.00″]
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/measuring-dei-beyond-simple-counts-to-impactful-engagement/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY24
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T130000
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SUMMARY:Eliminating Bias from Technology for Developers
DESCRIPTION:December 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST\nPrice: $35.00 \n\n\n\n \nAs 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 that was 70% male and 80% white. Although it might be good enough to be used on lower-quality pictures\, “in the wild” is a highly debatable topic. \nApart from algorithms and data\, researchers and engineers developing any system are also responsible for bias. According to VentureBeat\, a Columbia University study found that “the more homogenous the [engineering] team is\, the more likely it is that a given prediction error will appear.” This can create a lack of empathy for the people who face problems of discrimination\, leading to an unconscious introduction of bias in these algorithmic-savvy systems. \nSo\, how can we eliminate the negative impact of bias in the use or development of our technology? \nAfter this workshop you will be able to: \n\nMinimize if not eliminate the embedding of bias in the development of your technology\nMinimize if not eliminate the embedding of bias in the configuration of your technology\nMinimize if not eliminate bias in the use of your technology\n\nSponsored By
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/eliminating-bias-from-technology-for-developers-2/
CATEGORIES:#EliminateBiasInTech Workshop Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T110000
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SUMMARY:Women/Age in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session explores how organizations can create an environment where women and people of all ages are treated equitably while helping to drive innovation and sustainable performance. \n[wp_cart_button name=”Women_In-Workplace” price=”35.00″]
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/women-age-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000
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CREATED:20220919T152208Z
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SUMMARY:After Hours Networking: A Path to a More Diverse Bar - Hosted by NHWBA and NHBA's Gender Equality Committee
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/after-hours-networking-a-path-to-a-more-diverse-bar-hosted-by-nhwba-and-nhbas-gender-equality-committee/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221129T120000
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SUMMARY:Eliminating Bias from Technology for Users
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 29Time: \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST\nCost:$35.00 \nThe 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 not even launched. By 2018\, Facebook had more 2.26 billion users with other sites also growing to hundreds of millions of users.” \nWe tend to think that technology is objective\, cold\, and dispassionate. But it is not! Technology is built by humans. We humans all biased. So\, bias is built into how we select and use technology. But how can we minimize the negative impacts of bias in technology? \nAfter this workshop you will be able to: \n\nMinimize if not eliminate bias in the selection of technology\nMinimize if not eliminate the selection of biased technology\nMinimize if not eliminate bias in the use of technology\n\n3018395555\n\nSponsored By
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/eliminating-bias-from-technology-for-users/
CATEGORIES:#EliminateBiasInTech Workshop Events
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SUMMARY:DEI For Managers
DESCRIPTION: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 perform at their best and your team performs at its highest level? This workshop explores how to embed DEI into your daily work as a manager. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\ncreate a culture for your group to live into DEI\ninclude DEI in the recruitment\, hiring\, and retention\nencourage DEI in your team’s communication\, decision-making\, and general project management.\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition\, LLC \n[wp_cart_button name=”DEI_For_Manager” price=”35.00”]\n\n[show_wp_shopping_cart]
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-for-managers-2/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145038
CREATED:20220908T231840Z
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SUMMARY:Culture in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFacilitator: Trini Tellez\, MD\, Principal\, Health Equity Strategies\, LLC \n[wp_cart_button name=”Cultural_Sensitivity_in_the_Workplace” price=”35.00”]
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/culture-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000
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SUMMARY:How to Have Difficult Conversations
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URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T000937Z
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SUMMARY:DEI Foundations/Key Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Are you aware that 100% of people are biased but most do not know it? Would you recognize a microaggression when you see it? Do you understand the impact of microaggressions on your organization? Do you understand whether your workplace environment is welcoming to diverse people? If you answered NO to any of these questions or just want to brush up on the topics\, this session is for you? Come participate in an interactive session that takes you through how our biases lead to microaggressions\, organizational policies\, and culture that is\, at best\, unwelcoming and at worse\, illegal. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session participants will be able to: \n\nunderstand what unconscious implicit bias is and how it impacts performance\ninterpret types of microaggressions and their impact to your organization\nbegin to analyze the “welcomness” of your workplace for diverse employees.\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition\, LLC \n[wp_cart_button name=”Key_Concepts_in_DEI” price=”35.00″]
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-foundations-key-concepts/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T113000
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SUMMARY:DEI: From Talk to Action
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW: THREE-PART DEI PROGRAM\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding a High-Performance\, Inclusive Culture \nThursday\, September 15\n8 – 11:30 a.m.\nManchester Country Club in Bedford\nTickets $49\, includes breakfast buffet \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will feature a keynote presentation from Christa Kirby covering the connection between emotional intelligence (EI) and successful diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI). \nThen\, participants will dive into guided table discussions\, exploring DEI challenges and successes they’ve encountered in their own workplaces and lives. \nThe event will culminate in a panel discussion featuring top DEI professionals from NH businesses as well as the DEI consulting world responding to helping illuminate the issues raised in the panel discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will build on material covered in prior sessions\, allowing past attendees to take their understanding of DEI issues in the workplace to the next level\, while remaining accessible to newcomers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChrista Kirby\nVP of Talent Development and Practice Director for Management and Leadership\nCorporate Education Group (CEG) \nA licensed psychotherapist\, Christa integrates her global experience as a mental health professional with her passion for holistically developing leaders and teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCAL EXPERTS AND PANELISTS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZaineb Haider\nSenior Advisor for Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\nCigna \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJavier Barrientos\nVice President and Chief Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Officer\nPoint32Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames McKim\nPresident\nNAACP\, Manchester\,\nManaging Partner\nOrganizational Ignition \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Sanborn\, J.D. \nPresident/Founder\nSanborn Diversity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will build on material covered in prior sessions\, allowing past attendees to take their understanding of DEI issues in the workplace to the next level\, while remaining accessible to newcomers.
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-from-talk-to-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T173000
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SUMMARY:The Diversity Factor in Institutions & Society
DESCRIPTION:Diversity is a popular topic these days.  But many say that diversity is difficult to achieve. Others say that diversity is not an issue here in New Hampshire. Who is right? And how do we reconcile these different perspectives? \nBring your questions about diversity and hear James McKim\, author of The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance (who also serves as Chair of the Episcopal Church Executive Committee Council on Anti-Racism and Reconciliation and President of the Manchester NAACP)  lead a fascinating discussion about how New Hampshire and the United States are grappling with diversity in institutions and organizations. \nProgram: \n\nRemarks about diversity (demographics of NH and the US)\nDiversity: good or bad for institutions\, organizations\, and society\nMyths about diversity\nQ&A\nBook Signing\n\nThe event is free.
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/the-diversity-factor-in-institutions-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T160000
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SUMMARY:2022 NH Nonprofit Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 26\, James McKim will be speaking on A Board’s Role in Igniting Organizational Performance at the 2022 NH Nonprofit Conference & Expo. To register\, visit https://www.nhnonprofits.org/conference
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/2022-nh-nonprofit-conference-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T100000
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SUMMARY:DEI Drop-in Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in Hours\n\n\n\n\nJust starting your DEI initiative and don’t know where to begin? Have a question about your DEI initiative for which you can’t seem to find an answer? Want to hear what other DEI practitioners are doing? Join our monthly DEI Drop-in Office Hours.\n\nWhen: Every 3rd Tuesday at 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) through December 2022.\n\nRegistration: Click below to register once to attend any session.\n\n\n\n\n\n Register\n\n\n\n\n\n After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings.\n\nSpread the word. See you there!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-drop-in-office-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T113000
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SUMMARY:James McKim to Keynote May 5th at NH Business Review DEI: From Talk to Action
DESCRIPTION:Building a High-Performance\, Inclusive Culture\nJames McKim will provide the keynote address at the May 5th DEI: From Talk to Action. The event will be held at the Manchester Country Club\, Bedford\, NH from 8 AM to 11:30 AM. \nTo register\, visit: https://www.nhbr.com/dei/
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/james-mckim-to-keynote-may-5th-at-nh-business-review-dei-from-talk-to-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T170000
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SUMMARY:James McKim to Speak May 4th at the 2022 NHBSR Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:James McKim will speak at the May 4th NH Businesses for Social Responsibility Conference on Achieving Performance Through Diversity. The event will be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord\, NH. \nTo register\, visit: https://www.nhbsr.org/2022-spring-conference. \n 
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/james-mckim-to-speak-may-5th-at-the-2022-nhbsr-spring-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Come hack into topics that have been impacting our workplaces! The purpose of this event is to bring those who have a passion and commitment for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion together and discuss and hack into difficult topics in a respectful and safe setting. The DEI Hackathon is a perfect opportunity for those working on DEI Plans and strategies to come together to have empowering and courageous conversations about the implementation of DEI. It allows for the co-creation of solutions to increase workplace diversity & inclusion. It is perfect for organizations that recognize the value of intentional inclusive culture building and are looking to boost morale and take positive action. \nBy attending the Hackathon you will gain ideas on how to: \n\nDescribe the importance of diversity and inclusion and how it is not just the ‘right’ thing to do but critical for business success.\nChange mindsets to build inclusivity into the way people think.\nEncourage ownership and participation across the company on this important topic.\nBuild awareness for different people’s experiences and understanding of the team dynamics or systems that can hinder a sense of belonging or create exclusion.\nGet a global view of how people in different organizations feel and what challenges are faced.\nGenerate ideas for driving positive change and drive inclusive action.\nOpen up conversations and encourage the development of relationships\nEncourage diversity of thought and new ideas\nDevelop skills around empathy\, relationship building & problem-solving.\n\nThe topics will be as follows: \nDEI Goal Setting & Monitoring\nDisability Inclusivity\nCultural Sensitivity\nWomen in the Workplace\nAge in the Workplace\nRecruitment and Pipeline Challenges\nBias in the Hiring and Interviewing Process\nLGBTQIA+ Inclusivity\nWhite Privilege in the Workplace\nPay Equity\nBuilding Powerful and Influential ERGs\nVeterans \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-hackathon/
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SUMMARY:Active Bystander Training (DEI Series)
DESCRIPTION:You are minding your own business in a store or on a bus. You see someone bullying a person who looks as if he/she is not capable of handling the situation. What do you do?  In a time when people are quick to express anger and more likely to be angry at people “not like them”\, many of us are seeking tools to respond effectively to such biased anger. \nThis highly interactive training will give you tools and insights to use in such situations and a chance to think about how you might use them.  We present information\, share experiences\, and strategize bystander responses to a variety of situations. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of this session you will: \n\nUnderstand the roles in situations\nUnderstand what discourages us from acting when we see harm doing\nUnderstand how to move through this resistance to action\n\nFacilitators: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition\, LLC\n                      Aron DiBacco\, New Communities Organizer\, Granite State Organizing Project \nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/active-by-stander-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T123000
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SUMMARY:People-Centric focus and its Importance in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Aura Huot\, host of the Twitter talk space on “People-centric focus and its importance in the Workplace” will be interviewing James McKim about his new book The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance on Tuesday\, March 15th at  Noon. \nTo tune in visit: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1djGXPvjBdXGZ.
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/people-centric-focus-and-its-importance-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T123000
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SUMMARY:DEI for Managers
DESCRIPTION: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 perform at their best and your team performs at its highest level? This workshop explores how to embed DEI into your daily work as a manager. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\ncreate a culture for your group to live into DEI\ninclude DEI in the recruitment\, hiring\, and retention\nencourage DEI in your team’s communication\, decision-making\, and general project management.\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition\, LLC \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-for-managers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145038
CREATED:20210926T222841Z
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SUMMARY:Age in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop describes how organizations can innovate and beat the competition by engaging all generations. \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/age-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145038
CREATED:20210926T222711Z
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SUMMARY:Women in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Research 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. \nThis session explores how organizations can create an environment where women are treated equitably while helping to drive innovation and sustainable performance. \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/women-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145038
CREATED:20210926T223025Z
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SUMMARY:Culture in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFacilitator: Trini Tellez\, MD\, Principal\, Health Equity Strategies\, LLC \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/cultural-sensitivity-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T123000
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CREATED:20210213T091118Z
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SUMMARY:De-Biasing Techniques
DESCRIPTION: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 and ideas. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nfully understand implicit bias\nlist the different types of biases\nlist techniques to de-bias yourself.\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/de-biasing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145038
CREATED:20210213T085624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210213T085624Z
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SUMMARY:Achieving Organizational Performance Through DEI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nlink your DEI initiative to organizational performance\ncreate a roadmap for your DEI initiative\nset the proper expectations for a DEI initiative\ncreate welcoming\, inclusive spaces and a higher-performing organization.\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/achieving-organizational-performance-through-dei/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T123000
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SUMMARY:How to Have Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt the end of this workshop you will understand: \n\nConversational Norms\nConversation Basics\nSkills/Barriers to Productive Conversations\nGuidelines/Possible Responses to Address Offensive or Tricky Comments\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition\, LLC \nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/how-to-have-difficult-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T110000
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CREATED:20210213T085327Z
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SUMMARY:Key Concepts in DEI
DESCRIPTION:Are you aware that 100% of people are biased but most do not know it? Would you recognize a microaggression when you see it? Do you understand the impact of microaggressions on your organization? Do you understand whether your workplace environment is welcoming to diverse people? If you answered NO to any of these questions or just want to brush up on the topics\, this session is for you? Come participate in an interactive session that takes you through how our biases lead to microaggressions\, organizational policies\, and culture that is\, at best\, unwelcoming and at worse\, illegal. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session participants will be able to: \n\nunderstand what unconscious implicit bias is and how it impacts performance\ninterpret types of microaggressions and their impact to your organization\nbegin to analyze the “welcomness” of your workplace for diverse employees.\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition\, LLC \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/key-concepts-in-dei/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145038
CREATED:20210209T235740Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity: Good or Bad for Your Organization?
DESCRIPTION:Diversity seems to be all the rage these days. Organizations today are faced with ever-evolving\, ever more demanding\, and diverse customers.  How can your organization keep up with and even gain a competitive advantage over your competition for those customers? Studies from leading research firms such as the Harvard Business Review\, Kforce\, Boston Consulting Group\, McKenzie\, and Clear Company as well as notable figures such as Dianne Crampton of the United Nations recognized TIGERS series to former Soviet Leader Mikael Gorbachov to Producer-Director Norman Lear point to one real answer to this question – diversity in your employees. \nBut is diversity really the solution for your organization? What are the benefits? How can you tell if your organization could benefit from diversity efforts? Come participate in an interactive session where you will discover the answers to this and other questions about whether diversity\, equity\, & inclusion is worth pursuing in your organization. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this session participants will be able to: \n\ndescribe the sociological definition of diversity\ndescribe to non-believers why inclusion is also important\nlink your DEI initiative to organizational performance\nidentify areas where diversity & inclusion could help your organization\n\nFacilitator: James McKim\, PMP\, ITIL\,  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition \n  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/diversity-good-or-bad-for-your-organization/
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