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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series

Wed, Oct 27

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Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

During this workshop, participants will enhance their awareness and understanding of bias in the workplace and how biases manifest as microaggressions and macroaggressions. Participants will understand how to recognize their own biases and learn strategies to eliminate biases in organizations.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series

Time & Location

Oct 27, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, 500 E Michigan Ave, Ste 200, Lansing, MI 48912

About the Event

Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias and Microaggressions in the Workplace

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) (EDT)

Speaker: Darryl Shelton COO, Christian Schools International, Davenport University IPEx Speaker: Dr. Dorinda Carter Andrews, chair, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University

Our assumptions and beliefs shape our interpersonal interactions in the workplace about individuals and groups in society. The stereotypes and biases that we bring to the workplace often operate in unconscious ways and can cause unintended harm to colleagues. Certain mindsets and behaviors can also negatively impact workplace relationships, organizational processes, and even worker productivity.

During this workshop, participants will enhance their awareness and understanding of bias in the workplace and how biases manifest as microaggressions and macroaggressions. Participants will understand how to recognize their own biases and learn strategies to eliminate biases in organizations. The workshop will explore critical self-reflection and provide strategies for action that support equity and…

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