Session Description:
Equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism training has become an essential part of professional development initiatives across industries. However, post-training feedback often reports medium or lower levels of efficiency and knowledge transfer associated with equity training programs. By revisiting cases of providing equity training, this workshop will identify and explain the challenges associated with delivering and receiving such initiatives. The session will compare the employees' expectations of equity training with the requirements of professional development programs. During the session discussions, we will examine the gaps and provide practical suggestions on how to enhance EDI-related training within individual departments.
Learning Outcomes:
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A better understanding of professional training and development programs related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
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Receiving practical tips on how to improve EDI-related training in individual departments.
Session Structure:
Dialogue Discussion
Presenter:
Alex Pershai, they/them, Associate Director - Equity, Office of Equity/Diversity/Inclusion and Anti-Racism