The motivations that lead organizations toward creating and maturing a D&I program are based on the ongoing need humans have to connect, feel like they belong, and feel like they are of value. To achieve this, individuals are required to be open to direct, transparent, and sometimes challenging discussions to develop trust and a genuine partnership. It takes vulnerability, self-awareness, and courage to become a D&I agent that promotes change, transformation, and a real impact.
Topics covered include:
- Communication skills and strategies
- Deep listening
- Pity vs empathy
- The Integrative Enneagram Personality Test vs other personality assessments
- Self and peer advocacy: identifying boundaries and preventing burnout
- Sustainability: prioritizing daily personal and interpersonal tasks to improve and maintain collaborative work and strengthen relationships
- Metrics to measure internal communications
- Teamwork activities to increase engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Agile methodology: how to remain on task and increase productivity individually and within your team