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November 10, 2020 - |
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Agenda
Day 1 - 11/10/2020 |
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10:00 am - 10:05 am | Welcome & Morning AnnouncementsWelcome to today's Zoom Meeting. We will quickly go over a few ways to make your experience worthwhile before we kick things off. Please add your organization to your Zoom Name and we encourage you to turn your camera on for speed networking. | |||
10:05 am - 10:25 am | Facilitator Welcome & Speed Networking Activity - Brilliant InkAnn Melinger, CEO | Brilliant Ink Having a strong record of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) is critical for any organization. Help us kick things off by turning on your camera and discussing with your peers your biggest challenges with DEI and what you hope to learn today. | |||
10:25 am - 10:45 am | The New Language of Racism - Level CommSherhara Downing, Founder & Master Trainer | Level Comm Details coming soon! | |||
10:50 am - 11:10 am | Creating a Workplace Environment That Allows Everyone to Thrive - CiscoSabrina Stoffregen, Diversity & Inclusion Manager | Cisco Details coming soon! | |||
11:15 am - 11:35 am | Eliminating MicroAggressions and Building Anti-Racist Workplaces - Dorianne St. Fleur ConsultingDorianne St Fleur, Racial Equity Consultant & Coach | Dorianne St Fleur Consulting Although the term microaggressions may imply something small, the impact they have on inclusion in the workplace is actually very large. During this workshop, attendees will build awareness around what microaggressions actually are, explore how microaggressions sabotage efforts toward anti-racism and inclusion, and learn actionable ways to decrease the occurrence of microaggressive behavior at work. Key takeaways include:
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11:40 am - 12:00 pm | 5 Steps to Help You Approach Hard Conversations - Azure Leadership GroupAndrew Blotky, Communications Expert & Leadership Coach | Azure Leadership Group Details coming soon! | |||
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Refresh & Recharge - Sessions Resume at 12:45Take a short break to checkin with work, grab a bite to eat, and digest what you've heard so far. Come back ready to dive in for the second half of the day. | |||
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm | Deep Dive Workshop: The Communicators Role In Combating Racism - Growth & Grace CollectiveHarriet Small, PR & Communications Lead | Growth & Grace Collective Through an interactive presentation mixed with small group discussions, identify key things you can do immediately to combat racism in the workplace. More details coming soon. | |||
1:35 pm - 1:55 pm | Emerge Stronger: Architecting a More Inclusive & Equitable Future of Work - Jennifer Brown ConsultingJennifer Brown, Founder & CEO | Jennifer Brown Consulting As we navigate our new reality following the multiple crises experienced and initiatives undertaken in 2020, and as we elevate conversations about race, equity and privilege, we have an unprecedented opportunity in this moment to come together around our shared experiences, and to work together as allies, advocates and accomplices. How might we work together to create cultures of inclusion where all kinds of talent feel welcome?
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2:00 pm - 2:20 pm | Listen, Understand, and Act: A Starting Point towards a More Equal Workplace - European Wax CenterAshley Morgan, Director, Internal Communications | European Wax Center This session is designed to provide you with a starting point to encourage transparent communication, establish trust, and uncover actions that can use to build towards a more equal workplace.
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2:25 pm - 3:15 pm | Panel Discussion: Ask Your Peers Anything - We Mean AnythingLola Adeyemo, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Leader Alexis Davis Smith, CEO | PRecise Communications Crystal Andrews Banks, Global Head, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging | The Kraft Heinz Company Edward Ford, Senior Director, Client Engagement | Medidata Solutions Elena Valentine, CEO | Skill Scout This is a safe space of your peers. Each person here is working to learn, navigate, and improve their workplace environment. Take this time to ask the questions that are keeping you up at night. If you're not comfortable asking on camera - feel free to type into the chat. Moderated by Edward Ford, Senior Director, Client Engagement, Medidata Solutions Panelists: Crystal Andrews Banks, Diversity & Inclusion Director, Ulta Beauty Lola Adeyemo, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Leader Elena Valentine, CEO & Co-Founder, Skill Scout Alexis Davis Smith, CEO, PRecise Communications | |||
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm | Closing Remarks & Final Thoughts - Brilliant InkThe conference MC will highlight a few key takeaways, 'a-ha' moments mentioned in the chat, and next steps to take as you return to work and continue to help build an equitable, anti-racist workplace. |
Speakers


Alexis Davis Smith
CEO | PRecise Communications


Harriet Small
PR & Communications Lead | Growth & Grace Collective


Jennifer Brown
Founder & CEO | Jennifer Brown Consulting


Elena Valentine
CEO | Skill Scout
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