MATTHEW WHITAKER, Ph.D.

Founder, Diamond Strategies

 

DEBI TRAININGS

Diamond Strategies Trainings Offered and taken by WVWA Members in 2022-2023. Make sure you are signed up to receive the WVWA Bulletins so that you hear about future offerings of these and other courses.

PLEASE NOTE: Given the sensitive nature of these conversations, DEBI trainings are no longer recorded. Personal stories/information offered during these discussions are not shared outside of the live session.


2024 TRAININGS

LGBTQ+: Activating and Inclusive Environments - Tuesday, January 9
Generational Differences in the Workplace - Tuesday, March 12
JEDI and Women: Activating and Inclusive Environments - Tuesday, April 2
Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Sustainability, and Innovation - Tuesday, April 9
Race and the Evolution of Oregon - Tuesday, May 14


2023 TRAININGS

Bystander Intervention Training - Tues., Aug. 15, 10am - 12pm
Managing Your Triggers - Wed., Sept. 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Abilities and Accessibility - Tues., Oct. 10, 10am - 12pm
Community Engagement and Outreach - Tues., Nov. 14, 10am - 12pm 


RECORDED TRAININGS AVAILABLE TO WVWA MEMBERS

Access to the recordings of previously offered trainings, is available by request.

  • What is Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion?

  • Inclusive Hiring, REALLY

  • Unleashing the Power of JEDI: A Leadership Deep Dive

  • Using Tools and Building DEBI Leader Skills

  • The Art of De-escalation and Interest-Based Resolution

  • Allies and Accomplices: Tools for Equitizing Together