The morning session, facilitated by Guest Dr. Neal A. Lester, strives to do more than provide short-lived cathartic experiences. Real community and social change, however, begins internally with each individual, ultimately creating new and different ways of thinking, acting and being–long after a workshop. The goal of this workshop then is to engage participants in critical conversations about “difference” that move beyond typical “diversity training” to explore systems in which we all exist. Ultimately, the workshop challenges us to recognize and promote our individual and shared humanity through seven values Arizona State University’s award-winning Project Humanities initiative identifies as Humanity 101—respect, integrity, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, empathy, and self- reflection. The success of the workshop depends on each participant’s willingness to challenge their own assumptions about others and to be self-empowered. This workshop concludes with a discussion of the real social, political, and cultural ramifications of unchecked privilege and bias and will arm participants with strategies and resources to become true agents of change.
The afternoon session, Unconscious / Conscious Disconnect Of Inclusion, facilitated by Dr. Martin is an interactive workshop focusing on the Micro-inequities that separate us…what is it that we are unaware of, as well as those that we are aware of, and what this disconnect is producing in our relationships, communities, and among the workforce. “What to do about it” is presented as a facilitated action strategy dialog. The day will end with an appreciation and discussion of what might be possible when there are no barriers to inclusion.
“Separate as the Fingers, Yet One as the Hand”
Who Should Attend:
Open to the public, we ask community leaders, students, organizations’ work groups, members of corporations, entrepreneurs, trainers, and others to join us for this important topic.
The Diversity & Inclusion Workshop is open to the public.
