{"id":404,"date":"2019-01-04T05:54:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T05:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2019\/?page_id=404"},"modified":"2022-04-02T19:54:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-03T00:54:48","slug":"sessions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2022\/conference\/sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#main-content {\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n}\n.banner-ad-divi {\n    display: none;\n}\n.entry-title {\n    text-align: center;\n}\nhr.divider { \n    border: 0;\n    height: 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);\n    margin-top: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\nul.tabs {\n    margin: 0px;\n    padding: 0px;\n    list-style: none;\n}\nul.tabs li {\n    background: none;\n    color: #222;\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding: 10px 15px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    text-align: center;\n}\nul.tabs li.current {\n    background: #25b4e8;\n    color: #fff;\n}\n.tab-content {\n    display: none;\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    padding: 15px;\n}\n.tab-content > p {\n    padding-bottom: 0.8em;\n}\n.tab-content.current {\n    display: inherit;\n}\n.acc_content > p {\n    font-size: 0.9em;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n.acc_content > ul > li {\n    font-size: 0.9em;\n}\n\/* Temp hide sessions for 2022 *\/\n\/*#tab-1 {\n    display: none;\n}*\/\n<\/style>\n<link href=\"\/2022\/assets\/css\/smk-accordion.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\n<p><!--\n\n<ul class=\"tabs\">\n    \n\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-1\">Day One<br \/><b>April 8<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-2\">Day Two<br \/><b>April 9<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-3\">Day Three<br \/><b>April 10<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-4\">Day Four<br \/><b>April 11<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-5\">Day Five<br \/><b>April 12<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:15px;\"><em>*Please note, session titles &amp; times are subject to change due to schedule conflicts per our speakers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- April 8 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-content current\">\n    <!--\n\n<h3>April 8<\/h3>\n\n\n    \n\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:15px; color:#aa0000;\">National Diversity Council Members Only Meeting<\/h4>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Community (C) &mdash; 9:45 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">2020 Census - The Future of America Workforce<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Allyship<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Thoughtful and committed allyship can positively impact organizations, creating an environment that invites greater diversity and inclusion across a range of dimensions. However, fostering allyship requires the ability to identify and assess allyship needs not only in terms of individual and interpersonal practice, but also in terms of organizational culture, composition, and policy. This session presents an overview of allyship that touches on these different levels. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Alliance for Global Inclusion: Collaborative Approach for Inclusive Language in Engineering<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Alliance for Global Inclusion. How industry collaboration can help to accelerate DEI outcomes<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Anti-Racism<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>The pursuit of racial justice requires engaging in antiracism, the identification and elimination of policies, practices, values, norms, systems, and structures that maintain inequalities and the oppression of minoritized and marginalized individuals and communities. Antiracism primarily focuses on dismantling these barriers to promote an equitable environment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Anti-Racism 101<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>As open and overt racism returns to the forefront of American&#8217;s minds, it is not simply enough to not support the racist rhetoric and reprehensible actions that are growing in number and frequency. We, as people, must strive to be actively anti-racist rather than passively just not racists ourselves. This course will instruct attendees in how to be an anti-racist and to combat this culture.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Anti-Racism Workshop<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Anti Racism describes the process of identifying and addressing policies, practices, norms, structures, and systems that maintain oppressive barriers for historically minoritized and marginalized individuals and communities. Antiracism works to achieve racial equity, racial justice, and social justice. This session focuses on distinguishing antiracism from other diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); while building on DEI initiatives to achieve racial and social justice goals.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Authentic Leadership<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>As our lives become increasingly public with the rise of social media, there is a great focus on being perfect, or at least perceived as perfect. However, this is objectively unobtainable, and in the workplace this mindset can be deterimental to a leader&#8217;s ability to serve their organization and team. This session will focus on the benefits and ways to lead authentically and embrace our human imperfect selves in a manner that fosters truth and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Balance, Balance, Balance<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Are you one of the millions of people who have managed to stretch yourself paper-thin between high-pressure workloads, family caretaking, and an overabundance of personal responsibilities? Do you chuckle every time you hear the term \u201cwork-life balance\u201d? If you answered yes to these two questions, then this session is for you! Join us as we discuss the pearls and pitfalls of living in a complex, diverse, and oftentimes divided world. You\u2019ll learn what balance means, why it is essential, and how to achieve it while also reaching your lifelong goals.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Belongingness 101<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Belongingness in the workplace is cultivated by a sense of acceptance and inclusion as well as identity for members involved. Diversity within a work environment refers to the variety of differences in culture among people at a company. Inclusion refers to the comfortability employees feel to authentically express themselves. It is diversity, inclusion, and belongingness that must coexist to foster the best employee work environment possible.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Business &amp; Justice - Where do they Collide<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Where do they collide: Social justice usually amounts to efforts to redistribute wealth, income, or economic opportunities from privileged groups toward underprivileged ones. It promotes fairness and equity across many aspects of society. In business, a growing number of leaders have committed to mobilizing ambitious actions to advance justice for all, surpassing traditional Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and focusing strategically on social justice issues. This creates significant implications for society and business and changes what we\u2019ve always believed the purpose of business to be. In this session, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Discover the historical and emerging practice of merging social causes with business practices<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Explore best practices for effective and sustainable business &amp; justice initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Assess and develop a business &amp; justice implementation plan for your organization<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">CDO Roundtable<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>There\u2019s really no playbook for today\u2019s Chief Diversity Officer. Often, CDOs lack access to their CEO or other executives, and this makes it difficult for them to do their jobs. Many of them have difficulty getting the data they need to pinpoint issues within companies. And even when the executives and the data are available, getting buy-in for initiatives is challenging. Dealing with polarizing and nuanced topics requires an adaptable leadership style and specific skill set. Learn what being a CDO is really like in this session.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover the specific background, skills, and credentials for becoming a CDO<\/li>\n<li>Explore some of the challenges CDOs face in executing their job<\/li>\n<li>Learn about the future of work for Chief Diversity Officers and how you can prepare to step into the role<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Corporate Response to Racial &amp; Social Justice<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>As an organization, responding to racial and social injustice can be risky. Yet, research shows that companies with programs that address these issues are more profitable than those that aren\u2019t. Focusing resources and initiatives on the measurable lived experiences of groups harmed and disadvantaged by society messages to all stakeholders that your organization stands firm against injustice of any nature. It also and garners buy-in and loyalty from employees who are members of social and cultural groups that have historically been relegated to the fringes of society. In this session, participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover the historical and modern-day meanings of racial and social justice<\/li>\n<li>Explore the impact racial and social injustice has had on our society and the workplace<\/li>\n<li>Develop a customized plan for your organization\u2019s response to racial &amp; social injustice<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Creating a Culture of Belongingness<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>When we have a sense of Belonging in our workplaces, we\u2019re motivated, engaged, and productive.  We form lasting, positive, significant interpersonal relationships at work and in our social circles. Yet many organizations find it difficult to cultivate an environment where work team members feel as though they belong. In this training, we will discover, identify, understand, and execute thought processes and behaviors that foster a culture of Belonging in our organizations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define and practically apply the concept of Belonging<\/li>\n<li>Explore the impact of our identities on our sense of Belonging<\/li>\n<li>Develop competencies to create Psychological Safety on the journey to Belonging<\/li>\n<li>Customize and craft personal and professional Belonging practices<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Studies have shown that when compared to their culturally homogenous counterparts, companies that embrace cultural diversity score higher in service quality, innovation, and financial performance. A diversified talent pipeline is a basis for a proactive strategy to keep these companies ahead of the curve as they compete for top talent from a diverse labor pool to serve a culturally diversifying market. In this session, you will learn the ins and outs of building a diverse talent pipeline for today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Creating High Performance Teams<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p><em>Jonathan Stutz, President and Chief Diversity Officer, Global Diversity Partners<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<p>This session is designed for leaders who understand that their current and future employees, customers, contractors, and suppliers come from all different backgrounds and cultures. To effectively work together we must build trusted relationships with people who differ from ourselves. When we communicate with people who we do not understand we are at a higher risk for bias and misunderstandings, and to offend people. This session will help you work more effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds through a learned set of skills and knowledge. This ability will help you interact more comfortably with people from different cultures. Cultural competence can be improved through training, education, and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<p>In this session, you will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Increase knowledge about yourself<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Increase knowledge and skill with people within your own team<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Increase knowledge and skill to do business with people outside your team and across cultures around the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>                <!--\n\n<p>As the say goes, no person is an island, and this is particularly truein the workplace. Teams are necessity to ensure that everything is done, to drive results, and to push for growth. This session will discuss how to create teams that are best suited to work together in order to drive the highest performance possible.<\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n            <!--<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Creating an Inclusive Culture<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>While diversity is necessary in the workplace, it cannot be sustained without inclusion. One of the most efficient ways to ensure that companies are able to acquire a diverse workforce is to adapt an inclusive lens. An inclusive lens will allow those in managerial positions and throughout an organization to realize and acknowledge the array of ideas available in a diverse workforce. This session will help attendees discern what an inclusive lens looks like and determine how to adapt one in their own organization.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Creating High Performance Teams<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>A high-performing team excels through open communication, mutual trust, common goals, shared leadership, clear job roles, accountability, and constructive conflict. They are highly skilled and have strong goal-orientation. They are collaborative and deeply committed to their colleagues. They work at a high standard and willingly accept constructive criticism. But how do you create a team like this? In this session, leaders will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover the various types of high performing teams an organization needs to thrive<\/li>\n<li>Explore strategies for determining the type of team you need<\/li>\n<li>Determine the skills and personality types you need to create your team<\/li>\n<li>Assemble instruments and tools to assist in identifying the candidates with your preferred skills<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Creating Inclusive Teams<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Critical Race Theory<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Culturally Competent Leaders<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Culturally Competent Leaders is designed for companies, organizations, and institutions pursuing enhanced work team engagement, worker productivity, and organizational expansion opportunities. Cultural Competence in leadership is an integral component of a diverse and inclusive environment. It focuses on three important factors \u2013 the self, the team, and the organization. Combined, they help leaders understand the thought processes, motivations, and actions that enhance or diminish cultural understanding and acceptance, positioning organizations to reap the benefits of an engaged and productive workforce. In this session, participants will discover the meaning of Cultural Competence in leadership. They will explore the influence of cultural competence in employee motivation, conflict resolution, and client relationships. And they will learn how cultural competence improves an organization\u2019s growth strategy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">DEI Assessment<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">DEI Benchmarking<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">DEI Branding &amp; Communication<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">DEI Playbook<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Disability Roundtable<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Many companies are working hard to ensure they are fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. While their hearts are in the right place, it can be quite common for companies to overlook certain dynamics of diversity, including those with disabilities. Considering the fact that anyone can be born with or develop a disability, accommodating to this group and removing barriers can have a huge impact on company operations and ethics. This session not only highlights the importance of disability accommodations, but shows the power, ability, and illuminates the skill sets of this often overlooked and underrepresented population.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Diversity &#8211; Open Discussion<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Diversity is defined as the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations. There can never be such a thing as being too diverse. With that in mind, this is designed to be an open conversation where everybody can ask questions and participate in.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Diversity Recruiting Best Practices<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Emerging Leaders<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>This session focuses on the importance of emerging leaders. Through the guidance offered by our panelists, young audience members can learn the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of leadership as well as how they can continue to grow in their industries.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">ERG Best Practices<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Organizations who want to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace find that promoting ERGs is one of the best strategies to achieving those goals. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are found to increase employee engagement, especially among historically marginalized groups. They also expand marketplace reach leading to a successful growth strategy. To build an effective and sustainable ERG in your organization, you will need to learn the best practices for doing so. In this session, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover how to gain stakeholder buy-in<\/li>\n<li>Explore steps for creating your ERG<\/li>\n<li>Craft a customized plan for creating ERGs in your organization<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Essential Leadership Skills<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Today&#8217;s workforce has led us to a much hyper connected and always changing workplace. Leaders are needed to learn how to  navigate this complex and rapidly changing landscape, because outstanding leadership creates better work environments and produces higher performers, increases innovation and has a positive impact. In this session, participants will have an opportunity to experience, reflect, and broaden their knowledge and competences as a Leader. This session is aimed for participants with the essential skills to lead an organization that leverages from the talents of all contributors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Executive Presence<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Do you consider yourself \u201cleadership material?\u201d More importantly, however, do others perceive you to be? Executive Presence is the ability to project confidence and substance in high-pressure situations. With Executive Presence, you can present effectively with the ability to &#8216;read the room&#8217;, influencing audiences and high-stakes decisions. So how do you develop this sought-after quality? In this session, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover what Executive Presence truly means inherently and externally<\/li>\n<li>Explore strategies to develop Executive Presence<\/li>\n<li>Craft a personal step-by-step guide to developing your Executive Presence<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Global Diversity<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Globally, the issues confronting humanity continue to confound. The gradual convergence of social, medical, technological, and agricultural systems into a world-embracing model has stalled up against unwarranted divisiveness and ideological polarization. More than ever, we need thought leaders who are not just globally conscious but also culturally responsive. In this session, you will discover the key challenges that lie ahead for our globally diverse world and the choices we must make to ensure peace and prosperity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Health Equity<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>From major hospital systems to local physician offices and major pharmaceutical companies to health insurance companies, health disparities are more pronounced today than ever. Join our panel of experts to discuss this problem and myriad approaches we can take individually and as a society to gain ground and create better opportunities for health equity in our communities.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How industry collaboration can help to accelerate DEI outcomes<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How to Manage &amp; Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How a Manager Transitions to a Leader<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How to Build High Performance Teams Through Cultural Competency<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p><em>Jonathan Stutz, President and Chief Diversity Officer, Global Diversity Partners<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<p>This session is designed for leaders who understand that their current and future employees, customers, contractors, and suppliers come from all different backgrounds and cultures. To effectively work together we must build trusted relationships with people who differ from ourselves. When we communicate with people who we do not understand we are at a higher risk for bias and misunderstandings, and to offend people. This session will help you work more effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds through a learned set of skills and knowledge. This ability will help you interact more comfortably with people from different cultures. Cultural competence can be improved through training, education, and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<p>In this session, you will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Increase knowledge about yourself<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Increase knowledge and skill with people within your own team<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Increase knowledge and skill to do business with people outside your team and across cultures around the globe<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How to Create a \"Diversity First\" Culture<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Inclusive Leadership<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>The demographics of the USA continue to rapidly change, and in two decades we will be a \u201cMajority Minority\u201d country. In addition, the internet economy enables organizations to have employees, suppliers and customers anywhere in the world. As the employee base, management teams and even executive leadership becomes more diverse, the most successful leaders must subscribe to inclusive leadership. Today more than ever, we need business leaders who assert their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community. This session will include:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>The business case for inclusive leadership \u2013 why is it critical in today\u2019s rapidly changing world.<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>The growing areas of diversity that leaders need to understand \u2013 gender and gender identity, race, generational, cultural, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, cognitive and more<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>A deep look at the characteristics of an inclusive leader.<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>How leaders can become allies and mentors to diverse communities.<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>How to personally become a more inclusive leader and how to promote inclusive leadership across your organization.<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Industry and Non Profit organizations partnerships to strengthen CS teachers pipeline<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Influence 101<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Intentionally Incorporating Inclusion into Employee and Community Engagement Strategy<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>According to a Deloitte-featured study, statistically, diversity practices relate positively to employee engagement. There appear to be strong causal linkages between diversity, trust, and employee engagement. Perceptions of inclusion create trust and therefore drive employee engagement. A similar dynamic influences community relations in culturally mixed communities: a business that embraces diversity engenders trust and therefore spurs positive engagement. In this session, you will learn strategies and tactics to enhance internal and external relations using inclusive engagement methods.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leadership: Confidence, Communication &amp; Self Awareness<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>As a leader, are you able to tackle the difficult conversations and solve the hard problems in and around your team? Are you able to engage and focus employees while cultivating a sense of trust in the workplace through your messaging? And finally, do you know your values, personality, needs, habits, and emotions, and how they affect your actions and the actions of others?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover how Leadership Confidence increases inclusivity and creativity<\/li>\n<li>Explore leadership communication techniques to build a strong organizational culture<\/li>\n<li>Assess your leadership self-awareness<\/li>\n<li>Learn strategies to build your Leadership Confidence, enhance your Leadership Communication, and increase your self-awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leadership: How to Inspire, Influence &amp; Achieve Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Are you equipped to lead your organization, department or team in ways that inspire, influence and get results? In this session, our panelists will reveal their approaches to transformational leadership and share tips and techniques to motivate employees, to utilize power and sway opinion so that you lead with confidence while attaining goals and success.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leadership: Resilience, Integrity &amp; Strategic<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Resilience, integrity, and strategy are among the most important skills for leaders at all levels to master. Change is ongoing, plans unravel, and expectations aren\u2019t always met \u2013 this requires resilience. Leaders must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable \u2013 this requires integrity. And leaders must be able to influence others to voluntarily make decisions that enhance the prospects for the organization's long-term success \u2013 this is where strategy comes in. Mastery of these ensures your long-term success in leadership at any organization. In this session, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Discover what resilience, integrity, and strategy means in an organization<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Explore the best practices to build leadership resilience, integrity and develop a strategy<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Craft a personalized blueprint for enhancing resilience, strengthening integrity, and developing your leadership strategy<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading Cultural Change<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Leading Cultural Change in any organization requires a profound understanding of your workforce, your company, and its goals. It is a systematic process and must be approached strategically. In this session, participants will learn how to lead cultural change by identifying organizational goals, engaging their teams, and gaining buy-in for effective and sustainable change.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Emotional intelligence involves a person\u2019s awareness of his\/her\/their own emotions. Further, it includes the ability to handle relationships wisely and with empathy. Emotional intelligence is an immense asset for leaders as it allows them to maintain and control their own emotions while calmly addressing the needs of others. This session will discuss how emotional intelligence can enhance leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading with Trust, Confidence &amp; Vision<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Trust binds the leader to their followers. This compels leaders to remain true to themselves and their values as they craft their vision to ensure organizational success. Organizations thrive when leaders embody these traits and skills. Leading with trust, confidence, and vision is not easy but leaders who are committed to transforming their teams and organizations embrace the challenge by taking certain steps. In this session, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Discover the true meaning of Leadership Trust, Leadership Confidence, &amp; Leadership Vision<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Explore strategies for building trust among your teams, developing personal and professional confidence, and crafting a vision that inspires and motivates your workforce<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Develop strategies to meet your organizational goals through trust-building, confidence development, and vision crafting<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">LGBTQ+ Roundtable<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>The topic of sexuality and gender identity is unfamiliar to many populations, and this lack of knowledge can lead to people creating policies that can further isolate or harm members of the LGBTQIA+ community. In order to help bolster allyship, acceptance, and understanding, this session works to educate attendees on the \u201cABC\u2019s\u201d of LGBTQIA+. Through this presentation, attendees will leave with a more well-rounded and accurate understanding of many of their friends, family members, co-workers, and bosses.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Managing Generational Diversity<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>We are at a time where multiple generations are working in tandem with each other. Managing such a diverse generational spread can be difficult if team leaders and managers don&#8217;t have the proper mindset going in. This panel will delve into how to better manage a multi-generational workforce, how to relate to employees regardless of age, and how to ensure that everyone is included and valued no matter what generation they come from.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Most Powerful &amp; Influential Women Roundtable<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>They are brilliant and they are fierce. They are the most powerful and influential women leaders and they deserve our respect. Sometimes they are wives, mothers, partners and daughters but they are always \u201con\u201d leading our organizations and our communities with strength, finesse and courage. Join this incredible gathering of women as they discuss their individual journeys while sharing a provocative collection of wisdom about leadership and how to overcome some of the greatest challenges of our time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Multicultural Leadership Roundtable<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                <!--\n\n<p>How would you rate your personal capacity to effectively and efficiently lead with cultural plurality among your colleagues and clients? Additionally, how would you rate your organization\u2019s capacity to effectively and efficiently deal with cultural plurality throughout its operations and the marketplace? These are must-answer questions for any forward-thinking leader intent on succeeding in a progressively diversifying world. This session will examine the impact multicultural change is having on both individuals and organizations, from performance benchmarking and professional development to strategic planning, and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>Multicultural Leadership Roundtable: Respecting the differences between cultures and attempting to make room for different cultural perspectives within the context of an organization sounds good, but we\u2019ve seen how difficult it can be. How do leaders effectively and successfully lead team members from different countries, cultures, languages, religious beliefs, and ethnicities? It requires a broad range of skills, curiosity, and humility. In this roundtable, leaders discuss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The principles of multicultural leadership<\/li>\n<li>How multicultural leadership influences innovation and enhances competition<\/li>\n<li>Steps leaders can take to become effective multicultural leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Overcoming Imposter Syndrome<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Rooted in the term \u201cimposter phenomenon,\u201d a concept developed by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes, \u201cimposter syndrome\u201d describes someone who exhibits feelings of inadequacy or inferiority in spite of high achievement or categorical professional success. A sufferer might attribute her accomplishments to luck or accident instead of aptitude, making her feel like an imposter by status, role, or position. In this session, you will learn about circumstances contributing to imposter syndrome and solutions for relief.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Psychological Safety in the Workplace<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Qualities of an Effective Leader<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Leadership basics often cited include traits such as confidence, motivational abilities, and decision-making prowess. These are indeed important, but are they comprehensive or even prerequisites? For example, can someone short on confidence still lead? Yes, she or he can if called upon to do so, because leading is so often situational. And given that we live and operate in a global, multicultural marketplace, aspiring leaders of this generation are being called upon to think outside of the traditional leadership toolbox to meet the needs of people from all backgrounds and circumstances. In this session, you will learn the qualities of an effective leader in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Race, Racism &amp; Privilege<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Although white people often talk about \u201crace problems\u201d as rooted in communities of color, racism is in fact a problem of white communities. Ideas and practices that create inequality and inequities based on racial categories were invented, and are perpetuated, by white people. Even after the many gains of the civil-rights movement, the United States remains a white-supremacist society in material and ideological terms, and in such a society white people have unearned privileges. Robert Jensen will discuss the history and contemporary reality of race in the US, and suggests that we move beyond the rhetoric of multiculturalism and diversity to address the country\u2019s racial divide in productive ways.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Recruiting DEI Best Practices<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Road Map to the Corner Office<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Books are written about this, but few people actually attain it. How do you get that corner office? As leaders, we\u2019ve mastered confidence. We\u2019re industrious and highly skilled in our respective fields. We say all the right things and meet objectives ahead of schedule. Yet, that corner office eludes us. In most cases it\u2019s not what we do, although we do it all well, it\u2019s how we do it. Understanding the corporate environment and the factors at play informs how we communicate, work, and how we negotiate for the projects and positions we want. If you want that corner office, this session is a must. In this course, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Discover the unconscious mistakes that imperil your career\u2019s trajectory<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Explore strategies current \u201ccorner office\u201d residents have used<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Craft a personal action plan to land you in that \u201ccorner office\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">STEM skills and job opportunities for youth facing inequalities<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Networking practiced strategically acts as a vital exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession or interest. By building well-thought-out \u201cnetworks\u201d of acquaintances, professionals can expand their circles of like-minded individuals, get insider information on job opportunities, and stay on top of news and trends in their fields. In this session, you will learn some of the most effective strategies for building and maintaining an effective networking system.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Strategic Networking<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Networking practiced strategically acts as a vital exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession or interest. By building well-thought-out \u201cnetworks\u201d of acquaintances, professionals can expand their circles of like-minded individuals, get insider information on job opportunities, and stay on top of news and trends in their fields. In this session, you will learn some of the most effective strategies for building and maintaining an effective networking system.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Strategies for Career Growth+Road Map to the Corner Office<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Uncover the successful strategies you can employ to identify and make the most of career opportunities. From training and development to taking on challenging assignments, in this session our experienced panel will guide you toward greater fulfillment and achievement with ideas and best practices that high performing employees utilize to reach new heights of success in their careers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Strategies on Stepping Up, Standing Out &amp; Getting Noticed<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>If you do your job well, you will be known as skillful and competent in your role. However, when it comes time to promote, management looks for a leader and leaders typically need to be fully engaged in the company. You need to care about your job and role but also need to care about the business in its entirety. Skills like communication, conflict resolution, attitude, and more are all incredibly important if you want to get noticed. In this session, you will learn how to set yourself up to stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Discover and leverage your strengths AND weaknesses<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Explore opportunities for growth in the area you aspire to promote to<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Craft an action plan to transition into your dream role<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Strategies to Win: Tackling the Invisible Barriers to Your Success<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Taking Control of Your Career<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Do you have a mindset that you own your career? Or are you waiting for your boss to step in and make things happen for you? No more sidelines for you. In this session, you will connect with other participants and hear from panelists as they stir your thinking and incite you to act on your career goals. You will gain knowledge keys about practical steps you can take to start winning in your career.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on HR Systems<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Importance of Self-Care<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Self-care is anything you do to keep yourself healthy \u2013 physically, mentally, and spiritually. In our society, we are expected to work long hours, pass on vacation days, and always be productive \u2013 which can ultimately take away from opportunities for self-care. We blame a lack of time, the need to make money, and family responsibilities for neglecting our self-care. But what if you could do it all and still take time to nurture yourself? In this session, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Discover the signs of stress mental health experts say place you at high risk<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Explore strategies for self-care even when pressed for time<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Craft a personal self-care plan of action to implement immediately<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Unwritten Rules of Corporate America<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>There are many rules you\u2019ll find in the employee handbook that explicitly state what is and is not allowed in the workplace. Those are important. Equally as important are the rules that are not written in said handbook. These are rules that are implied but not stated. The rules that, if followed properly, could elevate you to higher levels in the organization. Conversely, if you neglect to fully appreciate the unspoken power of these rules and the culture they create, you may find yourself stagnated in your position, being labeled as lazy or difficult, or worse \u2013 turning in your resignation. There are unwritten rules of corporate America and if we want to be successful, we must follow them or at least appear to. In this session, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover techniques to determine the true \u201cculture\u201d of an organization<\/li>\n<li>Explore how that culture influences the \u201cunwritten rules\u201d of the organization<\/li>\n<li>Determine if your organization\u2019s \u201cunwritten rules\u201d align with your value set and how to navigate them<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Veteran&#8217;s Roundtable<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Going from military to civilian life can be a difficult transition for the average American Veteran. Acclimatizing to society, re-establishing personal relationships, exploring new career paths, and managing the possibly physical and psychological effects of war can make it difficult for veterans to move forward. Adding to this fact, veterans often find themselves without the resources and representation they may need. This session highlights many of the common struggles US Veterans face, and how companies can work to better accommodate to this population in order to provide them with the tools they need to be successful.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Women in Tech<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>The number of women in tech is far too low, despite concerted efforts to rectify things. Half of the young women who go into tech drop out by the age of 35. Some have attributed this to the poor culture in many tech companies that aren't inclusive enough to be attractive and supportive of female workers. Some cite a lack of resources at the right stages for young girls to develop and sustain interests in tech fields. Whatever the reason, we need more women in tech, and if you aspire to enter or grow in this space, or if you need best practices for attracting and retaining more women in your tech company, register for this session. In this course, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n                \n                \n\n<ul>\n                    \n\n<li>Discover the challenges girls and women face in the tech space<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Explore the narratives and advice from women currently in the tech world on how to succeed<\/li>\n\n\n                    \n\n<li>Craft a blueprint of how to create or capitalize on opportunities to increase the number of women in tech<\/li>\n\n\n                <\/ul>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Women Who Lead<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                <!--\n\n<p>Our panel of women will focus on how they created successes, the resources they employed, and the challenges they have overcome.<\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>Stereotypes and generalizations aside, researchers have found that women tend to have distinct leadership behaviors that influence how they run their teams. Because of the multifaceted nature of women in leadership, women leaders must master and leverage their unique skill sets to combat the workplace challenges they are bound to face. Setting and achieving goals is vital for business success. For women leaders, this requires strength as well as sensitivity, business acumen as well as interpersonal skills to engage and lead innovative and cohesive teams. In this session, participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover the various leadership styles and when to apply them<\/li>\n<li>Explore the techniques successful women leaders use to overcome personal and workplace barriers<\/li>\n<li>Develop a personalized action plan for effective leadership in your organization<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Change Management (CM)--> <!--&mdash; 10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">What Every Executive Should Know About Leading Change\/How Leaders Can Let Go and Effectively Lead Change<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>An effective leader uses communication, commitment, and  collaboration to become a \u201cchange-capable leader.\u201d Explore the key leadership competencies necessary for change, and better understand leadership behaviors that could contribute to change failures during this session.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        --><\/p>\n<p>\t<!--<\/div>\n\n   \n    \n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion (DI)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">-->            <\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Unconscious Bias: Make the unconscious CONSCIOUS (Workshop) by Tracy Goyne<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The ABCs of LGBTQIA+ (Workshop) by Stan Kimer<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>The topic of sexuality and gender identity is unfamiliar to many populations, and this lack of knowledge can lead to people creating policies that can further isolate or harm members of the LGBTQIA+ community. In order to help bolster allyship, acceptance, and understanding, this session works to educate attendees on the \u201cABC\u2019s\u201d of LGBTQIA+. Through this presentation, attendees will leave with a more well-rounded and accurate understanding of many of their friends, family members, co-workers, and bosses.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n    \n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Education (EDU) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n    \n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Influence of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>As educational institutions seek to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive atmosphere, many seek to increase the cultural competency of students, staff, faculty, administrators, departments, and programs. Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning. This session will discuss the relevance of culturally responsive teaching and its impact on student performance and achievement. Topics such as code switching, discipline practices, trauma-informed practices, and cultural representation in literacy will be explored. (Primary and Secondary Education)<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Representation Matters: The Impact of Diverse Educators and Diverse Content<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Representation matters, especially in education. If students see it, they can dream it. Educators and the educational content today do not reflect nearly the same depth of diversity as our student population in race, gender, socio-economic status, culture, etc. Students need positive and familiar exemplars of who and what they can be. Join us as we discuss how representation can positively affect issues such as literacy, social-emotional well-being, discipline procedures and protocols, accuracy in history textbooks, student performance and more.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Entertaiment (E)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n    \n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Change Agents: The Inclusion Rider Clause<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>During her Oscars speech, 2018 Best Actress winner Frances McDormand discussed the necessity and importance for an inclusion rider clause in contracts. With this clause in her contracts not only did Frances advocate for others, but she encouraged and required diversity and inclusion within multimedia platforms. We want an equal and inclusive world and that requires all of us to become agents and allies of change. Learn how to become a change agent and advocate for inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">D&amp;I for Entertainment: Creating an Environment of Accessibility and Inclusion<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Persons with disabilities are described as an invisible minority. Although a large part of the population has a physical or mental disability, their representation has been absent from the media until recent years. During this session we will explore the need for common media representations of people with disabilities, and how to provide equitable access to recruitment pools for these diverse individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Global (G)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Global Leadership; What This Looks Like and What This Means<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>With the advances made in technology and transportation, the world appears smaller than it ever has before. Being a global leader is no longer just reserved for the CEOs of the largest corporations; every level of leader in the workforce can now access and work with people from different parts of the world. Understanding what it means to be a global leader and the different considerations one needs to make is imperative to successfully leading employees in different countries, working with teams across the globe, and ensuring that a mutual understanding can be achieved when different cultures meet. Through inclusive tactics and mentalities, this session will better prepare individuals to take on the role of a global leader!<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Globalization of Business (Workshop)<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Healthcare (H)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Politicization of Minority Health:  Navigating Health Policy in an Era of Rhetoric<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Health policy has historically played a central role in improving the health of minority populations.  Legislative initiatives including Medicaid, the Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act have advanced health care access and quality for underserved populations.  Increasingly, the political divide in the U.S. has created uncertainty and fear among minority and stigmatized groups.  Threats impacting how these populations use the health care system include immigration policy, work requirements for public insurance, and dismantling of the Affordable Care Act.  In this session, participants will learn how the health of minority populations has become entangled in political rhetoric.  Leaders in policy and advocacy will discuss strategies to ensure high quality care for minorities in a time of political uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Achieving Health Equity as an Underrepresented Patient: Dissecting Health and Healthcare Disparities and the Social Determinants of Health<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Health and health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between populations. A health disparity refers to a higher burden of illness, injury, disability, or mortality experienced by one group when compared to another. A healthcare disparity typically refers to differences between groups in health insurance coverage, access to and use of care, and quality of care. Health and healthcare disparities are commonly viewed through the lens of race and ethnicity, but they occur across a broad range of dimensions, including across socioeconomic status, age, geography, language, gender, disability status, citizenship status, and sexual identity and orientation. Additionally, the social determinants of health (which includes socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, and social support networks, as well as access to health care) play a role in health equity.  In this session, participants will learn how leaders in the health field are working to promote health equity: a system where everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">If it Can Happen to Serena, It Can Happen to You: Achieving Equity in Women\u2019s Health and Healthcare Leadership<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Health care has not been immune to the negative fallout of gender discrimination. Women are essential stakeholders in health care, serving as workers, caregivers, and consumers \u2014 yet they do not have an equal voice in its leadership. Only one-third of hospital executives are women. There\u2019s also been little change in the startup world, with women accounting for less than 12 percent of digital health CEOs and venture capital partners. Furthermore, gender inequality is transformed into health risk through the following: discriminatory values, norms, beliefs, and practices; differential exposures and susceptibilities to disease, disability, and injuries; biases in health systems; and biases in health research.  Gender discrimination at any of these levels detrimentally affects health and social outcomes. In this session, we will explore strategies to improve health outcomes for women of color, as well as strategies to increase women in leadership roles in healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Human Resources (HR) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n    \n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">HR\u2019s Role in Championing Diversity within their Organization<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Are you procuring a diverse candidate pool? Are your interviewers utilizing equitable practices? Do current employees have access to self-identify growth opportunities, advance within the company, and develop professionally? These vital questions are necessary for HR to champion diversity, and to create and empower an organizational culture that fosters a respectful, inclusive environment where each employee has the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the organization's success.During this workshop participants will gain insight on Human Resources role in cultivating and championing workplace diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Latino (LA)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Leadership (L) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Inclusive + Equitable&trade; Leadership<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>It is believed that over 80% of people who worked with an <em>Inclusive + Equitable&trade; Leader<\/em> were more engaged, productive, motivated, loyal to the organization as well as willing to go the extra mile. <em>Inclusive + Equitable&trade; Leaders<\/em> understand that in order for collaboration to be successful, individuals must be willing to share their diverse perspectives and experiences. Most importantly, Inclusive + Equitable\u2122 Leaders recognize the fact that cultural competency must be present, in order for innovation and equitable outcomes to be achieved. In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what critical traits, actions and behaviors attribute to <em>Inclusive + Equitable&trade; Leadership<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Developing an Inclusive Leadership Lens<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>While diversity is necessary in the workplace, it cannot be sustained without inclusion. One of the most efficient ways to ensure that companies are able to acquire a diverse workforce is to adapt an inclusive lens. An inclusive leadership lens will allow those in management to realize and acknowledge the array of ideas available in a diverse workforce. This session will help attendees discern what an inclusive leadership lens looks like and determine how to adapt one in their own organizational model.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Essentials Skills to Leadership<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>This panel focuses on: how to be an inclusive leader, key leadership skills, and how to develop your leadership<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><br \/>\n\t\t<!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How to Reach Your Leadership Potential<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Discuss how being in charge differs from contribution, what skills achieve results through team members and how interpersonal issues and disagreements can jeopardize projects, departments and teams. Look at ways to deal with conflict and solve problems quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading Through Cultural Differences<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Because of the growing number of diverse populations in the workplace, knowing how to better communicate and lead people from different cultures is becoming more and more imperative. This session will walk attendees through the different cultural considerations they may need to take when leading a diverse group as well as the steps to overcoming a cultural conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Cultivate Power Without Being Intimidating<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Successful organizational leadership requires being able to execute control without intimidating others to the point where they put workplace politics over productivity. To maintain the performance of your team , you need to be approachable and receptive. Participants will come away with strategies to develop interpersonal leadership skills and retain respect without compromising good will.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Legal (LE)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">General Counsel Panel on Culture<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>General counsel panelists will speak about best practices in their respective legal departments and how they collaborate with outside counsel to improve diversity and accountability. Join us and learn how general counsel are collaborating with outside counsel to drive further change and one that is sustainable today<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Marketing\/Advertising (MARK) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Representation Debacle; Showing the Face of America<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>As the numbers of America\u2019s \u201cminority\u201d population increase, so does the expectation of fair representation in media, advertisements, and the workforce. Marketers are often expected to tell a story to consumers, but when these stories lack characters that represent that general population, a disconnect can occur. Representation alone isn\u2019t enough; without accuracy and awareness, many attempts to represent diverse audiences can go awry. This session teaches marketers how to accurately represent their consumers as well as how to keep varying cultural, economic, and demographic information in mind when creating campaigns and promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Global Marketing; Cultural Differences and Their Impact on Your Success<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>While modern innovation has made it easier to reach global markets, many otherwise successful corporations have managed to isolate themselves from the populations they wanted to penetrate. Language barriers, societal norms, and other marketing endeavors all play a vital role in an organization\u2019s success in a foreign market. This session discusses the various cultural considerations companies must make as they plan to enter and market to a foreign audience.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Masters in Business Administration (MBA) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n    \n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Business School Dean Roundtable<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>In this roundtable discussion, successful business school deans will talk about the benefits of receiving an MBA for a career in business.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>   <!-- \n\n<p><strong>Multiculturalism (M)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Immigrant Perspective in Relation to Diversity &amp; Inclusion (Workshop) by Nandini Nair<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Being an immigrant or a child of immigrants can impose a different mindset and lifestyle that doesn\u2019t appear to the norm. This session will analyze some of the challenges that immigrants face such as how to navigate between two (or more) different worlds and how one\u2019s cultural background can be a barrier hindering them from career advancement. By learning more about the immigrant\u2019s perspective, conference attendees can develop a better understanding of not only how to have an inclusive mindset, but also how to collaborate with those with different cultural backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Working Effectively Across Cultures<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>We strive to transform both our workplaces and our communities into environments where people are valued for their uniqueness and are confident that their contributions matter. Collaborating, communicating, and connecting with multicultural individuals requires acceptance, inclusion, and appreciation of diverse backgrounds and experiences. In this session, participants will delve into workplace skills and strategies for successful cross-cultural collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Organizational Health (OH)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n    \n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Transforming your Workplace Culture<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Today, more organizations understand the need for a more diverse and inclusive workplace. This consequently requires a transformation of current workplace culture. This session is created to help give guidelines on what steps are essential for transforming a workplace culture. This session will also discuss the types of changes that are crucial for a productive, positive workplace culture.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n--><br \/>\n\t<!--\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Professional Development (PD)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Be Better, Live Better<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Becoming an active learner can better help you develop your professional skills. Through active engagement with your environment, participation in various work projects, collaboration, and networking, you can pick up sought-after skills such as leadership, interpersonal skills, and industry-specific skills.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>\t<!--\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Social Justice (SJ)--> <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n\n        \n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>STEM (STEM) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Increasing Education Opportunities for Minorities in STEM<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Studies show that diversity in STEM promotes greater innovation and performance. Thus, in looking for the future leaders in STEM it is crucial to cultivate an encouraging and inclusive learning environment for minority students. This session will focus on discussing organizational initiatives for attracting and retaining members of underrepresented groups.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n        \n\t\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Talent (TA) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">--><\/p>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Attraction and Retention: The Best Ways to Manage Top Talent<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>In an increasingly competitive workforce, effective talent management is becoming more crucial to an organization\u2019s success. Investing in the backbone of the organization, its people, is necessary in order to attract and retain top talent. This session will focus on strategies to enhance all areas of the talent lifecycle for a better performing organization.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--<\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>\t<!--\n\n<hr class=\"divider\">--><\/p>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<p><strong>Women of Color (WOC) --><!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.--><!--<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n    \n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Respectability Politics: Policing the Bodies and Behaviors of WOC<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>While the term \u201crespectability politics\u201d has been in use since its creation in 1993, the actual concept has been around for centuries. Today, it\u2019s prevalence continues to place marginalized groups at fault for the poor treatment they receive. Just because they might not conform to society\u2019s biased depictions of how women should talk, act, and look like, many women find themselves blamed for the hardships they endure, especially women of color. This session delves into the world of women from various cultural and social backgrounds; it educates participants on the damage policing these women can have and also uplifts and guides those who stand firm in their own definition of womanhood.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Working With Women; Women of Color in Intersectional Advocacy<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n<p>Participants of this session will learn about the resources needed to help women build successful advocacy on behalf of the issues that matter most to them. This session will assess current movements led by and impacting women of color, the impact of these movements, and the role of intersectionality in advocacy issues. Participants will come away will specific tactics for engagement that can be employed regardless of social, economic or educational status.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p><!--<\/div>\n\n--><!-- End tab 1 \/ April 8 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Old Section with Dates --><\/p>\n<p><!-- April 8 ->\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-content current\">\n    <!--\n\n<h3>April 8<\/h3>\n\n\n    \n\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:15px; color:#aa0000;\">National Diversity Council Members Only Meeting<\/h4>\n\n->\n    \n\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session I <!-- &mdash; 9:45 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.-><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n    \n        <!-- Section 1 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Keys to a Successful Event<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n            \n        <!-- Section 2 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Aligning Your Brand with the National Diversity Council<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n            \n        <!-- Section 3 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Managing and Leading a Successful Diversity Council<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n        \n    \n\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n        \n    \n\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session II <!--&mdash; 10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.-><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n    \n        <!-- Section 1 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Keys to a Successful Event<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n            \n        <!-- Section 2 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Aligning with the National Diversity Council Communication Strategy<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n            \n        <!-- Section 3 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Community Partners<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    \n        <!-- Section 4 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Role of the Education Committee<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    \n        <!-- Section 5 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Managing and Leading a Successful Diversity Council<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n        \n    \n\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n        \n    \n\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session III <!--&mdash; 1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.-><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n        \n        <!-- Section 1 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Keys to a Successful Event<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n            \n        <!-- Section 2 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Social Media: Be Creative and Spread the Word<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <!-- Section 3 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Managing and Leading a Successful Diversity Council<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n    \n\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n        \n    \n\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session IV <!--&mdash; 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.-><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">            \n    \n        <!-- Section 1 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Social Media: Be Creative and Spread the Word<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n            \n        <!-- Section 2 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Role of the Education Committee<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n        <!-- Section 3 ->\n        \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How to Secure, Manage, and Leverage Volunteers<\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                \n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- End tab 1 \/ April 8 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- April 9 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-2\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<h3>April 9<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:30px;\">Jump To: <a href=\"#national-erg-summit\">National ERG Summit<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight:700;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#diversity-101-starting-from-scratch\">Diversity 101 &#8211; Starting from Scratch<\/a><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\" style=\"margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:15px; font-weight:700;\" id=\"national-erg-summit\">National ERG Summit<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session I &mdash; 9:45 a.m. &#8211; 10:45 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">ERG 101-Starting from Scratch<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Employee resource groups are essential for talent to feel welcome, accepted, and understood in the workplace. Despite the necessity of these groups, it is still daunting to start an ERG on your own. This group will discuss the foundational information necessary to start your own ERG from scratch. Panelists will share their specific experiences with and best practices for starting ERGs in an organization.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Building Allies for ERGs, BRGs and Beyond<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Employee resource groups and business resource groups are invaluable tools for inclusion and diversity in the workplace. These groups provide a home for similar people while they\u2019re in the workplace. However, for ERGs and BRGs to also promote progress and advocate for its members, they require allies. This session will discuss how to cultivate a group of allies to help drive ERGs and BRGs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How Inclusion Teams Fuel Our Talent Readiness<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Inclusion teams intentionally seek to diversify the workplace. Inclusion teams, therefore, are a driving force for diversity and inclusion within their respective organizations. This session will discuss the innate importance of D&amp;I and specifically inclusion teams. This panel will include members of inclusion teams as they attest to the important role they play in organizational growth and diversity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session II &mdash; 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">ERG Best Practices<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Employee Resource Groups provide countless benefits to the members they serve. However, employee resource groups take time and effort to ensure that they run smoothly and maximize benefits offered. This session will include members of ERGs and ERG founders. They will advise on best practices for running and creating ERGs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Building Allies for ERGs, BRGs and Beyond<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Employee resource groups and business resource groups are invaluable tools for inclusion and diversity in the workplace. These groups provide a home for similar people while they\u2019re in the workplace. However, for ERGs and BRGs to also promote progress and advocate for its members, they require allies. This session will discuss how to cultivate a group of allies to help drive ERGs and BRGs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How Inclusion Teams Fuel Our Talent Readiness<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Employee Resource Groups are essential for employee health and happiness. Through that, ERGs also contribute heavily to an organization\u2019s bottom line. This session will focus on how ERGs can contribute and be leveraged for your bottom line. This session will feature multiple experts on ERGs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session III &mdash; 2:15 p.m. &#8211; 3:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">ERG Best Practices<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>As ERGs continue to evolve and grow across all business segments and types of organizations, and as they become more aligned to business goals, ERG leaders and coordinators continue to seek \u201cbest practices\u201d from across the business.  This practical session will examine some innovative and successful ERG practices across how to structure, how to deliver value to members, how to have a greater impact on the business and more.  Workshop leader Stan Kimer currently facilitates the module on \u201cBest Practices for ERGs\u201d for the DiversityFIRST Certification Program as well as designing NDC\u2019s new ERG Academy offering.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">ERG 101-Starting from Scratch<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Employee resource groups are essential for talent to feel welcome, accepted, and understood in the workplace. Despite the necessity of these groups, it is still daunting to start an ERG on your own. This group will discuss the foundational information necessary to start your own ERG from scratch. Panelists will share their specific experiences with and best practices for starting ERGs in an organization.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">How to Become a Better Leader<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\" style=\"margin-top:50px; margin-bottom:50px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-weight:700;\" id=\"diversity-101-starting-from-scratch\">Diversity 101 &#8211; Starting from Scratch<\/h4>\n<p>To be determined<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End tab 2 \/ April 9 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- April 10 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-3\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<h3>April 10<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session I &mdash; 12:45 p.m. &#8211; 1:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Race, Racism, &amp; Privilege (M)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>There is no mistaking that racism is still rampant in today\u2019s society, and organizations are not immune to that disease. This then creates in the workplace places of privilege and places of racism. This session is geared toward discussing race and racism in the workplace and how to navigate it. This session will also incorporate talks around what privilege is and how it plays into structural racism.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Creating Your Significance: Are You Ready to Be a Brand? (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Emerging Leaders (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Are you interested in what it takes to be a leader? Do you know how to inspire as a leader? Do you know how to define yourself as an emerging leader? This lesson is designed by leaders to equip emerging leaders with the tools necessary to utilize their skills and designate themselves as leaders.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Servant Leadership (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>It is often said that for an organization to succeed, then all must work for that success. Therefore, leaders in all groups should seek to serve, guide, and assist others in the organization to assure overall success for all. This session will help attendees to meet that goal. Specifically crafted for leaders and aspiring leaders, this session will discuss how to serve others in order to serve the whole and ultimately succeed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Smart People Take Smart Risks (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>As the title suggests, for upward mobility risks are required. However, despite the connotation of the word, risks do not inherently have to be dangerous. Risks can be beneficial for a career if not a catalyst for it. This session will help attendees differentiate between a chance and a calculated risk that can bolster a career.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Engaging White Males as True Champions for D&amp;I (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Diversity and Inclusion, of course, requires the involvement of women, people of color, the LGBTQIA community, and people of different abilities. However, the benefits of white males in this movement is often overlooked. White men, through their positions in power, can be catalysts for change. Therefore, their championship for diversity and inclusion can help the movement make leaps and bounds. This session will enable attendees to engage with white males who have made inclusion their mission to determine how white males can be champions and how organizations can better utilize white men as supporters of diversity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Developing an Inclusive Leadership Lens (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>While diversity is necessary in the workplace, it cannot be sustained without inclusion. One of the most efficient ways to ensure that companies are able to acquire a diverse workforce is to adapt an inclusive lens. An inclusive leadership lens will allow those in management to realize and acknowledge the array of ideas available in a diverse workforce. This session will help attendees discern what an inclusive leadership lens looks like and determine how to adapt one in their own organizational model.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 8 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">LGBTQIA Roundtable (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Understanding the LGBTQIA community is an essential move for businesses to evolve with modern society. The LGBTQIA community offers a diverse array of opinions and advantages. However, to access and serve their community, employers must create environments that are welcoming. This session will enable attendees to realize the best practices for working with and for the LGBTQIA community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 9 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Healthcare Disparity Roundtable (H)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Unfortunately, today not all are treated equally. This is especially true in the field of healthcare. From physicians, to healthcare providers, to actual patient care, disparity is rampant. This roundtable is intended to explain what disparities exist, why they exist, and how they can be mitigated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 10 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Color Value: The Shades of Prejudice in Tech (TE)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>With increased reliance on technology in today\u2019s society, the tech industry is of course booming. However, one area in which the tech industry struggles is diversity. Despite being a major employer and industry in the United States, the tech industry has not fully embraced diversity. This session is designed to discuss the many shades of prejudice that are present in the tech industry as well as how we can attempt to mitigate them. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 11 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Trends and Challenges Facing the Future of the Latino Workforce<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Cesar Chavez once said that, \u201cPreservation of one\u2019s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.\u201d In a world that is increasingly connected, many groups are finding that the introduction of their culture leads to its disrespect. This is particularly true for the Latinx community in the workforce. This session is crafted to discuss trends and challenges faced specifically by the Latinx workforce as well as how the Latinx community can advocate for itself in the office.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 12 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Finding Your &#8220;ROO vs RIO&#8221;<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session II &mdash; 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Race, Racism, &amp; Privilege (M)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>There is no mistaking that racism is still rampant in today\u2019s society, and organizations are not immune to that disease. This then creates in the workplace places of privilege and places of racism. This session is geared toward discussing race and racism in the workplace and how to navigate it. This session will also incorporate talks around what privilege is and how it plays into structural racism.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Emotional intelligence involves a person\u2019s awareness of his\/her\/their own emotions. Further, it includes the ability to handle relationships wisely and with empathy. Emotional intelligence is an immense asset for leaders as it allows them to maintain and control their own emotions while calmly addressing the needs of others. This session will discuss how emotional intelligence can enhance leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Servant Leadership (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>It is often said that for an organization to succeed, then all must work for that success. Therefore, leaders in all groups should seek to serve, guide, and assist others in the organization to assure overall success for all. This session will help attendees to meet that goal. Specifically crafted for leaders and aspiring leaders, this session will discuss how to serve others in order to serve the whole and ultimately succeed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Great Leadership: Developing Practical Leadership Skills (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Everyone has a skillset. However, not all skillsets are beneficial for leadership. This session is designed to help leaders and emerging leaders assess what skills are practical for roles of leadership. This session will also give examples on what skills have helped its panelists reach their positions of leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Veterans Roundtable (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Though veterans are often given a lot of praise throughout the United States, they are often underutilized in the workplace. Veterans hold a wide variety of skills as well as a unique perspective. This session is designed to discuss how veterans can be leveraged in the workforce. This session is also intended to help employers learn how to recruit and retain veterans.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Unconscious Bias Workshop (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Sustaining ERGS BY Maximizing THE \u2018R\u2019 (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>This interactive workshop will focus on how employee resource groups, which include affinity groups, business resource groups, and other employee networks, can be structured in such a way that enables group members to develop professionally and to contribute to their respective organization\u2019s mission or business strategy. Participants will engage in a facilitated discussion to identify the critical  components of such employee groups that are required to demonstrate their value as a \u201cresource\u201d to the organization.  By sharing successes and potential missteps as a group, participants will glean best practices that can be used to develop and\/or enhance their own networks.  Get ready to learn together!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 9 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Women in Tech Roundtable (TE)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Being a woman in any space comes with its challenges. This is especially true in the field of technology. This session is both to praise and learn from women who have made a name for themselves in technology. These women will discuss the struggles and triumphs they\u2019ve experienced in this prestigious and difficult field.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 10 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">NDC Index: Benchmarking Your Organization\u2019s D&amp;I Success<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 11 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Transformative Power of Second Chance Hiring presented by Koch Industries (CR)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>In the U.S., one in three adults has a criminal record. This is about as many as those with college degrees. And each year, nearly 700,000 are released from prison to find themselves often locked out of the job market. At the same time, there are 7 million job openings in the U.S. right now as businesses fiercely compete for talent. This session will explore how hiring people who want a chance to work is a win-win-win: It helps keep families together by decreasing the chance of recidivism, it supports a valuable talent pool of willing and trainable workers, and it gives people who have made mistakes the dignity of work.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End tab 3 \/ April 10 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- April 11 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-4\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<h3>April 11<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session I &mdash; 10:15 a.m. &#8211; 11:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Most Powerful &amp; Influential Women Roundtable (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>The glass ceiling, unfortunately and historically, has stopped many women from rising to their capability. The women of this panel, however, have cracked and passed through the ceiling to be some of the most powerful and influential women in their respective fields. In this session, these female leaders will share their experience and expertise. This session intends to inspire emerging female leaders and empower emerging male leaders to be advocates for their female colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">CDO Roundtable (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Chief Diversity Officers are the driving force for diversity in the workplace. This makes them a key player in the push for diversity and inclusion in business. This session includes Chief Diversity Officers who have gathered to share their knowledge and best practices. These CDOs will also discuss how they rose to their positions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Millennials in the Workplace (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>In this era, millennials have joined the work force in increasingly large numbers. This group brings with it a modern and unique perspective. When effectively leveraged, the skills of millennials can be highly beneficial to organizations. This session will focus on how to leverage millennials in the workplace as well as create a culture that is welcoming to them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Take Control of Your Career (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Most people aspire for some degree of upward mobility in their career. This is accessible to all people who seek it. However, first one must seize control of their career to actualize their goals. This session is crafted to discuss how attendees can discern their goals and take control of their career\u2019s trajectory.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Building and Managing Effective Teams (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Teamwork is essential to achieving any goal. Few to no organizations have succeeded through the efforts of a person. Therefore, it is imperative that teams within an organization work together cohesively and effectively. This session is designed to discuss best practices for building and managing effective teams.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Courageous Conversations (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, and ability are evident in most environments. This makes the need to speak up about discrimination ever more pressing. However, it is often difficult to open the floor for an educational, respectful, and illuminating conversation on these matters. This session will focus on finding the courage to have these tough discussions as well as best practices for how to facilitate the conversation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Latino Executive Roundtable (M)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>The Latinx community contains a multitude of people with diverse and unique ideas. These people can greatly benefit any work place. The members of this session are evidence of this as Latinx executives discuss their experience in leadership. The session will also focus on the intersection of a Latinx identity and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 8 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Law of Title IX and Sex Discrimination (LE)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>In the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, the discussion on sex discrimination and sexual harassment is at the forefront. However, many people do not understand the full implications of Title IX. This session is designed to better explain what Title IX is and how it affects sex discrimination. This session will also discuss how attendees can be advocates for all genders in the work place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 9 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Becoming a Better Leader (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Leadership is a position that comes with many responsibilities. This entails the need to seek continual growth and improvement. Though a person must be outstanding in their own right to reach a position of leadership, he\/she\/they must continue to develop and better their leadership. This session will focus on methods to better attendees\u2019 leadership and ultimately become better leaders.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 10 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leadership: Shared Vision, Accountability, and Communication (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>In order for an organization to succeed, all involve must share the same vision for the whole. Further, all must be held accountable for their own portion. And finally, all members must transparently, effectively, and punctually communicate. It is the job of the leader to ensure that this vision, accountability, and degree of communication is upheld. This session will discuss how a strong leader can craft and manage these three aspects.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 11 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Analysis of Progress Made Towards UN Sustainable Development Goals presented by the United Nations Global Compact (CR)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>The United Nations developed the Sustainable Development Goals. These goals were set in order to achieve future that is sustainable and beneficial for all. The goals include items such as poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace, and justice. This session will analyze the progress made toward reaching these ambitious but necessary goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 11 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Being A Strategic Leader in a Diverse World<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session II &mdash; 11:30 a.m. &#8211; 12:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Current State of Employment Discrimination Law (LE)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Employment discrimination, whether it is on the base of ability, gender, race, or sexual orientation, is rampant. However, as of late there has been a movement to combat employment discrimination. This session will discuss the current state of employment discrimination. Further, this session will open the dialogue on how individuals can advocate for inclusive hiring practices.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Millennials in the Workplace (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>In this era, millennials have joined the work force in increasingly large numbers. This group brings with it a modern and unique perspective. When effectively leveraged, the skills of millennials can be highly beneficial to organizations. This session will focus on how to leverage millennials in the workplace as well as create a culture that is welcoming to them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">C-Suite Ready: How to Accelerate Your Career Trajectory (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Most people aspire to climb the ladder in their organization. For some, that means aiming for the prestigious C-Suite. This session will discuss how to accelerate attendees\u2019 careers to reach the C-Suite. This session will include members of the C-Suite who will share their experiences.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Emotional intelligence involves a person\u2019s awareness of his\/her\/their own emotions. Further, it includes the ability to handle relationships wisely and with empathy. Emotional intelligence is an immense asset for leaders as it allows them to maintain and control their own emotions while calmly addressing the needs of others. This session will discuss how emotional intelligence can enhance leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Organization Health = Organizational Performance (OH)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Just as the human body requires a certain degree of health to perform, organizations must meet standards of health in order to perform. As organizations seek and achieve higher degrees of health, their performance will subsequently be bolstered. This session will discuss the importance of organizational health for organizational performance. This session will also focus on how organizations have improved their overall health to maximize performance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">NDC Index: Benchmarking Your Organization\u2019s D&amp;I Success<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Applying Technology to Address Sustainability presented by Capgemini (CR)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 8 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Introspection, Confidence and Unpretentious Self-Advocacy<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Impactful leadership starts with discerning your own cognitive and emotional composition which informs your capacity to relate to and inspire others.  In this session, we will explore the introspective process, learn how to bolster your professional confidence and practice unpretentious self-advocacy while minimizing competitive dynamics and maximizing your strategic differentiators.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session III &mdash; 2:15 p.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">CDO Roundtable (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Chief Diversity Officers are the driving force for diversity in the workplace. This makes them a key player in the push for diversity and inclusion in business. This session includes Chief Diversity Officers who have gathered to share their knowledge and best practices. These CDOs will also discuss how they rose to their positions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leaning in Without Tipping Over: Achieving Work + Life = Balance (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Leaning in is often a phrase used to discuss how women should assert and immerse themselves in the work place. While it is important to put a significant amount of effort into one\u2019s work, it is equally important to maintain a healthy work life balance. This session will discuss the importance of leaning in while leaving space for self-care. This session will also feature advice from leaders based on their personal experience with leaning in.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence (L)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Emotional intelligence involves a person\u2019s awareness of his\/her\/their own emotions. Further, it includes the ability to handle relationships wisely and with empathy. Emotional intelligence is an immense asset for leaders as it allows them to maintain and control their own emotions while calmly addressing the needs of others. This session will discuss how emotional intelligence can enhance leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Imposter Syndrome Vs Destiny: Praise, Perfectionism, &amp; Initial Failure (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Imposter syndrome posits that individuals doubt their success and accomplishments due to a fear of being shown to be false or fraudulent. While this is not an uncommon fear, it often undercuts an individual\u2019s achievements and hard work. This session will discuss how to utilize praise to overcome the feeling of imposter syndrome. This session will also discuss how perfectionism and the struggle of initial failure play into one\u2019s feelings of professional inadequacy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Diversity in Higher Education (DI)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Education should be something that is accessible for all groups. Further, all groups should see reflections of their own faces in the faculty and staff they interact with in higher education. However, this unfortunately is not the case. This session will discuss the need for diversity in higher education and what steps can be made toward diversifying higher education.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Building a Culture of Philanthropy: How Technology, Communication, and Purpose Are Changing the Way We Engage Employees presented by YourCause (CR)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 8 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Driving Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement Through Robotic Process Automation presented by Sogeti, Part of Capgemini (CR)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Learn how RPA can perform highly transactional processes, freeing up employees to focus more on the strategic elements of their work while increasing morale and engagement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 8 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">CR Roundtable<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Corporate responsibility is the way in which companies and organizations hold themselves accountable for their own actions. This includes the impact that they have on internal members, stakeholders, and the community as a whole. This session will discuss what corporate responsibility is, why it is a necessity, and best practices. This session will also discuss the importance of corporate responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End tab 4 \/ April 11 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- April 12 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-5\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<h3>April 12<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session I &mdash; 8:45 a.m. &#8211; 9:45 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">It Takes a Village to Achieve Full Diversity and Inclusion\u2026White Males Live in That Village Too! (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Full diversity and inclusion can only be reached through the utilization of all resources and willing advocates. This often includes white males. White males, through their positions of power, can often be strong and compassionate allies for diversity and inclusion. This session will discuss how to better include and leverage white males in discussion on diversity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">LGBTQIA Diversity 101 \u2013 Strategy and Business Case and Implementation<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>LGBTQIA community makes up a notable portion of the population. Accordingly, they should be represented and leveraged in organizations. This session will present the compelling strategic rationale and business case for fully embracing LGBTQIA inclusion, and introduce the wide range of programs and tactics to implement greater LGBTQIA diversity in the work place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Starting Your Diverse Initiative from Scratch: What You Need to Know (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>In a world where organizations often do not reflect the diversity of the world at large, diversity initiatives are crucial. Thus, every new diversity initiative is welcome if not necessary. However, often creating a new diversity initiative from scratch can be daunting. This session is intended to discuss what attendees should know when seeking to develop a diversity initiative from scratch.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Globalization (G)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Globalization refers to organizations that intend to operate on an international scale or have some influence internationally. With the increasing ease of communication, it is now easier than ever for companies to have global reach. This session will discuss the impacts of globalization of diversity and inclusion. This session will also focus on how diversity and inclusion can benefit an organization\u2019s international reach.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Essential Negotiation Skills (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>The ability to negotiate \u2013 to advocate and compromise in order to seek a goal \u2013 is crucial for all members of an organization. This is particularly true for leaders as they seek to achieve goals and advocate for their organization. This session will discuss the importance of negotiation for leaders. This session will also discuss how to bolster attendees\u2019 negotiation skills.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Communication Strategies: Developing Leadership Presence (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Communication is essential to all aspects of life. However, it is especially important in crafting a strong leadership presence. Therefore, one must hone his\/her\/their communication strategies. This session will discuss how to develop a leadership presence through creating communication strategies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Diversify Your People Supply Chain presented by Capgemini (CR)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Learn innovative ways to engage internal and external partners to drive diverse talent to your organization. This session will discuss various case studies including neurodiversity, socioeconomic diversity, veterans and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n<p><strong>Concurrent Session II &mdash; 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n<p>        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">It Takes a Village to Achieve Full Diversity and Inclusion\u2026White Males Live in That Village Too! (D&amp;I)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Full diversity and inclusion can only be reached through the utilization of all resources and willing advocates. This often includes white males. White males, through their positions of power, can often be strong and compassionate allies for diversity and inclusion. 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This follow-on session to LGBTQIA 101 will quickly review the compelling business rationale before digging deep into how to execute a wide range of programs that will completely include the LGBTQIA community,including how to scale for size and best practices.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Changing Demographics of America (M)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>America grows more diverse with each passing day. The demographics of America are continually changing and evolving. Thus, companies must grow and evolve with America. This session will discuss the impact of America\u2019s changing demographics on organizations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Essential Negotiation Skills (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>The ability to negotiate \u2013 to advocate and compromise in order to seek a goal \u2013 is crucial for all members of an organization. This is particularly true for leaders as they seek to achieve goals and advocate for their organization. This session will discuss the importance of negotiation for leaders. This session will also discuss how to bolster attendees\u2019 negotiation skills.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Communication Strategies: Developing Leadership Presence (PD)<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n<p>Communication is essential to all aspects of life. 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