D&I Virtual Learning Series

In order to build a foundation of inclusivity, you must have knowledge and awareness of cultural humility. 

Cultural humility is a practice of self-reflection. Your understanding of other cultural identities creates improved relationships and builds an openness to others in a way that improves outcomes, eliminates disparities, and helps eliminate implicit biases that lie within. In this session, you’ll learn how the importance of respect for people's culture and background is the foundation for belonging and will allow you to become a true ally in D&I work. 

The last 30 minutes are Q&A. 

Presenter: - Anna Lesa Calvert, Manager of Professional Development and Diversity at Hodgson Russ LLP 

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A culture that values diversity and inclusion cannot be developed by periodic meetings or mandatory workshops. Your organization must constantly cultivate, support, and reinforce these values. Rather than just raising awareness as many D&I programs do, your organization should commit to meaningful conversations that can leverage employees’ unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints for the collective benefit of all. In this session, you’ll learn the anatomy of critical conversations, how to have and continue them, and how to build strong environments where employees can feel seen, heard, and valued. 

The last 30 minutes are Q&A.

Presenter:  Chantele Thompson, Chief Diversity Officer, City of Buffalo  

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Learn about the importance of cultural audits/assessment, and how an organizational assessment will help you understand how to bring the newly learned skills from the previous sessions all together. A cultural assessment is an internal process by which organizations can evaluate their overall workplace culture. It can reveal attitudes held by an organization and fostered by those associated with it. With the results from a cultural assessment, leaders can make informed decisions about culture and determine whether any shifts are necessary to strengthen the organization overall.  

The last 30 minutes are Q&A.

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