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Workplace 2020: An Intersection of Diversity and Politics
May 21, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Free
When: May 21, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: Social Responsibility
Presenters: Malii Carolyn, EngageBetween | Tatyana Fertelmeyster, Connecting Differences, LLC
Cost: Free
Sharpen your skills at addressing diversity-related issues in a climate saturated by the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign. As Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leaders, get in front of an unprecedented political atmosphere that filters through our workplaces and creates heightened sensitivity to identity-related trigger points.
This webinar will explore nuanced perspectives and complexities of addressing diversity-related “hot buttons” and consider ways for turning them into teachable moments.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify practical and relevant steps to navigate the intersection between diversity and politics in the workplace
- Apply concepts of intent and impact within the 2020 U.S. presidential race and other real-world contexts
- Clarify the role of DEI practitioners in engaging identity politics
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.