DEBI TRAININGS
These videos have been created by Dr. Matthew Whitaker as a benefit for WVWA members and staff associated with member businesses as an extension of our regular DEBI training sessions. Please do not share these videos beyond your team. If you have any questions, please reach out to Morgen McLaughlin.
RECORDED TRAININGS
Demystifying DEI: It's About ALL OF US
This training is designed to help everyone learn more about the "why?" regarding DEI. The topic is complex, sometimes heavy, and often misunderstood. For example, some wonder what the difference is between D&I, DEI, DEIAB, DEBI, DEIB, IDEA, and JEDI. Is it all about race, gender, and sexual orientation? Where do White people, men, the neurodivergent, and disabled fit in this work? Is it about quotas and advancing the unqualified? How can DEI help promote cohesion and retention, and increase innovation and productivity. Dr. Whitaker of Diamond Strategies leads a welcoming and empathic chat that helps explain DEI in layman's terms, and in doing so, invites everyone to learn more about how to maximize their human ecosystem.
Identifying, Navigation, and Responding to Microaggressions
Microaggressions are the silent killers of culture and productive workplaces," argues Coach Diversity Institute. “They take the form of snide comments, questionable compliments, poor body language, and deplorable behavior. In some cases, microaggressions are deliberate forms of discrimination or passive-aggressive attitudes. For others, the microaggressions are unintentional and stem from implicit bias. This training explores how organizations create a better workplace for individuals of all backgrounds and provide better services along the way.
Primer – Microaggressions are a big deal: How to talk them out and when to walk away, How to Deal with Emotional Triggers
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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.
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What is Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion?
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Inclusive Hiring, REALLY
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Unleashing the Power of JEDI: A Leadership Deep Dive
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Using Tools and Building DEBI Leader Skills
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The Art of De-escalation and Interest-Based Resolution
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Allies and Accomplices: Tools for Equitizing Together