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Typically, when people think of diversity they think of physical traits such as the color of one's skin or physical abilities/incapabilities, etc. But diversity is much more than this. It is about appreciating our differences and including others that may have a different perspective or point of view. Our experiences, upbringings, education, and so many other things shape how we think, act, and feel-all of which make us diverse. 

Creating a diverse and inclusive environment makes it acceptable to have differences of opinions, differences of thoughts, and different ways of working. The important task for an organization is to capture this and put it to work. But before an organization can do that, it must first make it a point to understand and accept diversity on a much broader spectrum.

Learning Objectives:

•    Learn a broader definition of diversity, encompassing employee differences; understand the value these differences bring into the workplace.
•    Discuss unconscious bias and why we fear differences that impede thought diversity.
•    Understand the impact of thought diversity on our coworkers, customers, potential customers, and community.

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Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.