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SUMMARY:DEI 201 Workshop: How to Have Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Someone says something to you that is disrespectful of your heritage. You witness behavior that has sexist overtones. You observe a conversation where someone demeans a person because of their racial identity. Besides your legal and organizational policy obligations\, you need to have a difficult conversation with the person who caused the affront. But how do you have that conversation in a kind and effective way that has a positive outcome? \nCombining recent research by cognitive neuroscientists such as Dr. Lara Boyd and Dr. Michael Gazzaniga; conversation experts such as Douglas Stone and Bruce Patton; and discriminatory behavior experts such as Resmaa Menachem\, and Iris Bohnet\, author and DEI expert  James McKim will will use videos and activities to give you insights into when and how to have these difficult conversations as well as tips on what to do when you see a discriminatory situation occurring. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nrecognize when offensive situations arise\nfeel the role trauma plays in contentious situations\ndetermine when to have difficult conversations\nidentify the three (3) conversations in every difficult conversation leverage the steps for having a difficult conversation\n\n \nSponsored by
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-201-workshop-how-to-have-difficult-conversations/
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SUMMARY:DEI Office Hours - February
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about your DEI initiative? \nJoin your peers and our experts every 3rd Thursday to learn \n\nwhat works\nwhat doesn’t work\nhow to overcome your challenges in implementing DEI so that it actually improves your organization\n\nRegister now to reserve your seat. \n \n 
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-office-hours-february/
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SUMMARY:DEI Metrics: Gateway to a Successful DEI Initiative
DESCRIPTION:This program will provide HR professionals and others with a better understanding regarding: \n\nestablishing impactful DEI goals and metrics\nutilizing tools to help manage/assess your organization’s DEI initiatives (ex: via “Heat Map\, Traffic Light Model\, etc.”)\nmodifying KPI’s to align with employers’ needs\nincorporating agility/preparing for DEI’s future (a la the Supreme Court’s Recent decision re: Afirmative Action)\n\nCREDITS\nThis webinar is pending approval for 2 SHRM PDCs and 2 HRCI credits.  \n PRESENTERS:\nArmando Llorente\, SHRM-SCP –  Manager\, Llorente HR Consulting LLC                                   \nJames McKim\, Jr.\, PMP –  Managing Partner\, Organizational Ignition                                                      
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-metrics-gateway-to-a-successful-dei-initiative/
LOCATION:NEEBCO\, 19 Chenell Drive\, Concord\, NH\, 3\, United States
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SUMMARY:DEI Office Hours - November
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about your DEI initiative? \nJoin your peers and our experts every 3rd Thursday to learn \n\nwhat works\nwhat doesn’t work\nhow to overcome your challenges in implementing DEI so that it actually improves your organization\n\nRegister now to reserve your seat. \n \n 
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-office-hours-november/
CATEGORIES:DEI Series FY24
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SUMMARY:DEI 102: 3 Levels of Bias\, Microagressions
DESCRIPTION:Are you aware that 100% of people are biased but most do not know it? Do you feel you can interact with diverse people without offending them? Would you recognize a microaggression when you see it? Do you understand the true impact of discrimination on your organization? Do you know for certain whether your workspace environment is welcoming to diverse people? \nIf 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 led by bestselling author and DEI expert James McKim that takes you through how do our preconceived ideas influence how we view and react to people and situations and  how our biases lead to microaggressions\, organizational policies\, and culture that is\, at best\, unwelcoming and at worse\, illegal. \nLearning Objectives: At the end of this session participants will be able to: \n\nunderstand the 6 key fundamental concepts in a welcoming workspace\nunderstand what preconceived notions (unconscious implicit biases) are and how they influence our behavior\ninterpret types of microaggressions and their impact to your organization\nbegin to analyze the “welcomness” of your workplace for diverse employees and clients/customers\n\n \n 
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/dei-102-3-levels-of-bias-microagressions/
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SUMMARY:SCOTUS Prohibits Affirmative Action But Validates DEI
DESCRIPTION:The recent 6-3 Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina are unlawful will undoubtedly shape the future of affirmative action policies and have significant implications for society as a whole. Are Organizational Diversity Efforts Now Illegal? Does this mean organizations have to scrap their diversity efforts and lose the benefits of diverse perspectives that experts say can lead to improved organizational performance? \nJoin us for a continental breakfast or virtually for what promises to be a dynamic panel discussion with prominent legal experts and company leaders as they dissect the implications of the SCOTUS SFFA (Students for Fair Admissions) decision and share their insights on DEI in organizations -law firms included. Introductory remarks will explain the decision and explore various types of DEI goals. The panel will be facilitated by internationally known DEI expert and author of The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance\, Mr. James McKim who will lead the discussion about the decision and the steps that can be taken to ensure diversity efforts remain legal as well as focused on improving organizational outcomes. \n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nFor profit and nonprofit leaders looking to ensure their DEI efforts are legal and helping improve performance\nLegal professionals who want to understand how to help your clients (you are encouraged to bring your clients)\nLovers of social justice who want to be versed in the facts about the decision\n\n Why Attend? \nThis event is a must-attend for employment lawyers\, company executives\, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of DEI in the workplace.  By participating\, you will: \n\nGain a thorough understanding of the recent SCOTUS ruling against Affirmative Action.\nDiscover effective strategies and best practices for identifying 3 types of DEI Goals that drive organizational performance.\nLearn how to make DEI efforts legal and effective navigating the post-SCOTUS corporate landscape.\nNetwork with peers\, legal professionals\, and CEOs to foster valuable connections.\nQualify for CLE Credits\n\n \n\n\n\n \nErnesto Burden (Emcee) \nPublisher \nNew Hampshire Magazine\n \nJames McKim\, PMP (Moderator) \nManaging Partner \nOrganizational Ignition\n\n\n\nPanelist \n\nAmy Spencer\, Esq. Govt. Investigations & White Collar Defense\, Higher Education TeamNixon Peabody\nGilles Bissonette\, Esq. Legal Director ACLU NH\nMichael Atkins\, Esq. Shaheen Gordon/ Greater Nashua NAACP Legal Redress Coordinator\nDavid Pease Senior Vice-President/Director Talent\, Diversity & InclusionBangor Savings\n\nRyan King Vice-President Human Resources Northeast Delta Dental\n\n\nBreakfast Sponsor \nMedia Sponsor\nTable Sponsor\nTable Sponsor\nTable Sponsor\nTable Sponsor\nSponsorships are available… \nSupported By
URL:https://organizationalignition.com/event/scotus/
LOCATION:Saint Anselm College Institute of Politics\, 100 St Anselm Dr.\, Manchester\, NH\, 03102\, United States
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