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2014 Diversity & Inclusion Conference
 

Whatever the role, television and film are full of images that, when overly depicted, have the ability to enhance or hinder inclusion in today's society.  Learn the different types of stereotypes being displayed in media today and their correlation to society's acceptance, and discuss best practices for assessing and eliminating these stereotypes in the workplace.

 

 

 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 10:15am to 11:30am
Presenter: 
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.

SESSIONS:
Location: 
Grand Ballroom D (5th Floor)
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
•HR Credit
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Relationship Management
HR Expertise
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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