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Concurrent Session
The Empathy to Equity Blueprint
Thursday 09/23/2021 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM   Add to calendar
Competencies: Global & Cultural Effectiveness | Intended Audience: All Levels

This interactive program builds a case for the need to improve our workplace empathy skills. During the session you'll learn about the value of empathy and its connection with the success of DEI and Inclusive Leadership initiatives. You'll also have opportunities to reflect on your personal journey and priorities when it comes to creating an environment of authentic care and respect. Using a combination of personal stories, practical communication frameworks and data, Shola will help you realise that empathy is not just a nice to have, but an essential skill in today's complex and challenging workplaces.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the different kinds of empathy and the value of empathy skills in today's workplace
  • Learn a framework for creating empathic connection
  • Recognize the importance of building empathy skills to help set up the success of your DEI initiatives
  • How to display empathy in the virtual workplace
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Presenter:
Shola Kaye, Author and Award-Winning International Speaker