What People are Saying
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Agenda
Day 1 Main Event - 06/15/2022 |
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11:00 am - 11:25 am | Welcome & Group BreakoutsConference Chair: Kevin Finke, Founder and Chief Experience Officer | Experience Willow In this fast-paced opening session, you will get to know your fellow peers, hear their biggest internal communications challenges, and you can also learn a few fun facts! | |||
11:25 am - 11:55 am | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Programs Should Look Like the CompanyJason R. Thompson, Author, and Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion | Western Governors University Based on a chapter of his practical DE&I guide, Diversity and Inclusion Matters: Tactics and Tools to Inspire Equity and Game-Changing Performance, Jason shares how an organization’s alignment of its DE&I goals to its mission and vision is becoming increasingly important. Companies need to bridge the gap between what they say and what they do. Your DE&I program should look like your organization. It should reflect its culture. Having DE&I woven into your company’s intentions and goals provide the bridge from intent to impact. It provides a bridge to understand how to connect with employees and the company. In this session, you will learn:
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11:55 am - 12:40 pm | Unpacking Unconscious BiasAyana King, CEO | Maximum Communications Bias isn't always overt. Oftentimes, it's the subtle, hidden attitudes we hold that are harmful to the workplace. Discover how unconscious bias can negatively impact your team members, clients and customers, and what to do about it in this one-hour webinar. Q&A to follow. You will learn:
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12:40 pm - 1:00 pm | Refresh & Recharge | |||
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Doing Diversity DifferentlyKamna Narain, Internal Communications Advisor | CK Consulting Explore and understand the shortcomings of a tried and traditional approach to celebrating diversity. Instead, learn how to ignite inclusion across your organization, making it a part of the employee experience and fostering greater engagement. You'll walk away with fresh ideas, feeling empowered to make an impact and a difference at your organization. | |||
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Why Diversity Matters: Building the Business Case for DEIBTamiko L. Kendrick, Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Management, Human Resources Department | Citizens Energy Group Does building a successful diversity program for your organization seem like a daunting task? In the midst of what is now called the “great resignation,” organizations who are leading in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts can still experience less turnover, retain top talent, and increase employee engagement in this economic climate. Learn how Citizens Energy Group’s efforts to become a leader in diversity led them to receive local and national award-winning recognition. During this session, you will:
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2:00 pm - 2:25 pm | Group breakout | |||
2:25 pm - 2:55 pm | Interactive Panel: Get Answers To All Of Your Biggest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Communications ChallengesGwendolyn Chambers, Media Relations Advisor, Federal Government Agency Symone Lenoir, Sr. Corporate Communications Manager – Emerging Projects | LinkedIn Paysha Rhone, Senior Core Content Writer, Impact Ventures | Sodexo Conference Chair: Kevin Finke, Founder and Chief Experience Officer | Experience Willow Have you found yourself asking where to start with DEI or the role a communicator plays? We have assembled a panel of communicators who can answer your questions and provide tips on the challenges you’re facing within your organization. Moderated by Kevin Finke, Creative Director and Founder, Experience Willow | |||
2:55 pm - 3:00 pm | Wrap-up |
Speakers


Tamiko L. Kendrick
Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Management, Human Resources Department | Citizens Energy Group
What People are Saying
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