Micro-inequities are the ways in which individuals are singled out, overlooked, ignored or otherwise discounted, based on unchangeable characteristics such as race, gender or sexual orientation. They generally take the form of gestures, different language, treatment or even tone of voice. When micro-inequities accumulate to block employees' contributions and cause disengagement, they .transcend the personal and become a major business issue. This session will help you:
• Identify micro-inequities, including those not so easy to see.
• Understand the impact of micro-inequities on individuals and teams in the workplace.
• Discuss the business case for eliminating micro-inequities and furthering inclusion.
• Identify things you can do individually as a leader and team member to eliminate micro-inequities.
• Create a strategic approach to replace micro-inequities with macro-affirmations, to send a message of respect throughout the organization.
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James E. Wright, SHRM-CP
Diversity & Inclusion Strategist and Tech Enthusiast
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James Wright of JamesWantsToKnowYou.com is a dynamic and compelling leader with a track record of delivering practical roadmaps for increasing Inclusion and Diversity in global corporations such as Apple Inc., LinkedIn, NBCUniversal, and Time Warner (now WarnerMedia). A featured guest on NBC and FOX, Wright’s articles and commentary appear frequently on LinkedIn and his expertise has been included in The Washington Post as well as several SHRM articles.
In his practice, James offers transformative training solutions on Gender Equality, Unconscious Bias, Improving Race Relations, and Generational Diversity. In addition, James introduced The Language of Inclusion - a free download of over 135 key terms and definitions to help organizations find a common language to Inclusion. With increased focus on gender and LGBTQIA+ equality, James believes it is important to update these terms to signal where we are today in our journey to ensure diverse communities are truly seen, heard, and valued.
James attended Erskine College in SC & The Catholic University of America in Washington DC.