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2016 Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition
 

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You have good employees, good policies, and an organization committed to diversity and inclusion. But something is most likely getting in the way of your D&I goals: unconscious bias. Oh, sure—you know all about that. But do you?

IBIS Consulting Group invites you to watch as professional actors bring unconscious bias issues to the surface—and to life. You’ll explore scenes depicting everyday HR challenges and opportunities, and discover where and how unconscious bias may be lurking in your organization. Learn what you can do to address it, because you don’t know what you don’t know. This presentation will help you:

  • Learn about key “inflection points”—moments in recruitment, hiring, career development and performance management where you have the opportunity to make a difference from a D&I perspective.
  • Recognize some of the most prevalent and pervasive unconscious biases, and how they may be inhibiting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Build your toolkit of interventions for making D&I a sustainable reality.

 

 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, October 24, 2016 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Presenter: 
Shilpa Pherwani
principal/CEO
IBIS
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Shilpa Pherwani is an organizational psychologist by training and the Principal and CEO of IBIS Consulting Group, Inc. She has expertise in the areas of cultural competency, diversity and inclusion, organizational development and e-­learning.  As a consultant and trainer, Shilpa provides guidance to organizations to develop and achieve their D&I business goals.  She provides subject matter expertise in change management, organizational development and diversity to help organizations align D&I with business strategy. Shilpa heads the design and development team at IBIS for diversity e-­learning tools. She has led the team for several highly effective programs for clients such as Aetna, Boeing, Campbell Soup, Grainger, ESPN, Nestle, Microsoft, Sun Life Financial, and Xerox. Shilpa’s work with global organizations has included conducting diversity assessments, diversity and cross-­cultural training, leadership development, and implementation of diversity strategic plans. Shilpa received her Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Springfield College with a focus on Organizational Development.

 

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Sheree Galpert
learning and creativity director
IBIS
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Sheree Galpert, Learning and Creativity Director for IBIS, is an organization development consultant and trainer, as well as a professional actor and educator.  She is head writer, director, and facilitator for IBIS's Interactive Theater programs, whose audiences have ranged from 15 to 1500.  Sheree also oversees the development of IBIS's e-Learning programs, working with the creative team to determine the concept, style, and approach for each project.  She particularly enjoys finding the tone and "feel" that are just right for the client - funny? heartfelt? thought-provoking? Inspiring?  A short list of Sheree's clients includes Microsoft, Sun Life Financial, Harvard University, Verizon, Campbell's Soup, Xerox, Staples, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and the Alzheimer's Association. As an actor, Sheree has performed on professional stages from coast to coast and border to border.  Sheree received her Master’s in Organization Development from American University/NTL, and her BFA from the University of Washington.

SESSIONS:
Location: 
Session is full. Stop by Registration with questions.
Amount of Credit: 
1.50
Credit Type: 
•SHRM PDCs
Competency: 
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level

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