Sessions
Concurrent Session
When DE&I Trainings Don’t Move the Needle (Enough)
W208-210
In-Person
Saturday 09/11/2021 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn factors associated with effective diversity, equity and inclusion interventions.
Research shows that common DE&I trainings often don’t move the needle and can even make things worse. Our speaker will briefly review the reasons why, as well as what research suggests can be factors to increase effectiveness. This session will also focus on respect as a fundamental principle underlying inclusion. Participants will discuss new ways to increase employees’ curiosity and skills for respectful engagement.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn what factors are associated with ineffective DE&I interventions.
- Learn what factors are associated with effective DE&I interventions.
- Learn new ways to engage employees in principles of inclusion, respect and belonging.
