Session 3- DEI Lessons From My Backyard

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One of the most remarkable DEI experiences unfolded during my son's 18th birthday celebration in our backyard. The event brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds, spanning various walks of life and races, who interacted in a profoundly humanistic manner— an encounter unlike any I had witnessed before. In this session, we will deconstruct this experience and draw parallels to its relevance in workplace dynamics.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives

• Participants in this session will gain insights into a simple and practical process for interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, despite differences
• The goal is for attendees to bridge this model to their day-to-day interactions, fostering a more inclusive and human-centric approach in their professional relationships

Major Subjects

• My Son’s Perspective: Exploring the lens through which we approached this celebration, shedding light on the mindset that fostered inclusivity
• Peer-to-Peer Interaction: Examining how attendees engaged with each other, transcending significant life differences to connect on a human level
• Workplace Application: Unpacking how the lessons learned from this backyard gathering can be applied in the workplace to cultivate a more inclusive and humanistic environment