Learn about specific steps and strategies for how to get a seat at the table and make it count as a worker from an underrepresented group.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Getting a seat at the table
- Workforce demographic shifts
- What it means for diverse talent
- The business case for diversity at the table
- Stereotypes, prejudices, and biases
- Being the only one in the room
- Overcoming career blockers
- Know your own self-imposed limitations
- Know your why
- Know your value
- Learn the business and the key leaders
- Build your personal board of advisors
- Track and share your successes
- Get a sponsor or mentor
- Commit to continuous improvement
- Be an ally and bring others to the table
- A charge for organizational leaders
Taught by
Dr. Shirley Davis