DEI Workshop Series: Embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values - Workshop #2

Thursday May 3, 2018
9 a.m.-noon
Pre-registration at 8:30 a.m.

This interactive workshop series is designed to create deeper understanding of the meaning and value of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The first workshop offers a foundation for defining diversity, equity and inclusion, along with the unconscious obstacles to meaningful DEI. The second workshop provides actionable strategies to creating a DEI-focused work environment. The third workshop focuses on determining how to improve client perception of the organization’s DEI brand and including clients as DEI advocates.

It is strongly recommended that participants attend all three workshops because each session builds on knowledge gained in the previous one.

*workshops are only $20/session when you sign up for all three.

Thursday, March 22: DEI Workshop #1: A Framework for Meaningful Diversity
Thursday, May 31: DEI Workshop #3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Service Model

Workshop #2 Description

Participants will learn to structure DEI strategies across the organization using assessments to identify what is working and candidly acknowledge what needs to work better. The toolkit will help organizations become intentional in their strategies to embed DEI across the organization’s operational framework, so employees are better equipped to serve stakeholders needs. Participants will also learn strategies for monitoring DEI processes while evaluating outcomes.

Early-Bird Nonprofit Rate (through April 19, 2018): $25
Nonprofit Rate (after April 19, 2018): $35
Market Rate (applies to for-profit agencies): $200 per person

This workshop has a LATE CANCELLATION FEE of $150. This means if you register, and do not attend or send a substitute, your organization will be billed $150. The deadline to cancel without penalty is Apri 26, 2018.

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 27, 2018

The Presenter

Deborah Heater, Esq. is a performance management consultant with extensive experience in assessing performance challenges and structuring sustainable improvements. Deborah helps organizations reduce exposure to legal liability. She has structured and led inclusion initiatives throughout her career. She has experience working in government, K12 and secondary education environments. Deborah also has experience in non-profits and mental health services environments.

Deborah is on the advisory board for a Master’s Degree program in Executive Leadership and Organizational Change at Northern Kentucky University’s College of Business. Deborah owns Strategic Performance Systems, LLC. She supports overcoming diversity and inclusion challenges through understanding the origins and impact of unconscious bias.

Important Notice about Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Ohio chemical dependency counselors and prevention specialists: This program has been approved to offer Continuing Education Units(CEU) by the State of Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. Approved Provider # 50-17807

Certified health education specialists: This program has been approved to offer Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) by The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Multiple Event Provider # 101535.

After program completion, program attendees who requested CEUs will be emailed a certificate of attendance noting CEUs awarded.

For more information about continuing education, please contact Maurice Stewart at 513-458-6680 or mstewart@interactforhealth.org.

LATE CANCELLATION FEE - $150