IPDFebruary 3, 2025DEI Expert Insights, Expert Insights - archives

DEI: Now What? – Free Training | March 2025 Expert Insights Webinar

DEI – Now What?

Date and Time: March 19, 2025, 12-1pm

Last Day to Register: March 17, 2025

Presenter: Eric Dormoh, Jr.

DEI appears to be under attack in our nation.  The headlines paint a grim picture for the future of DEI. During this session, we will look beyond the headlines to reiterate the value of DEI in the workplace.

Join IPD’s DEI Program Specialist as he hosts 2 fellow DEI professionals for a panel discussion on the positive actions others are taking and you can take for continuation of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces.

Take-aways:
  • A spark of hope that DEI values still have a role in shaping our workplaces, communities, and nations.

Audience:

  • Anyone

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Featured Panelists:

Shay Marlowe & Taneasha Muonio

Taneasha Muonio

Taneasha Muonio is a proud Minnesota native and PA-C (Physician Assistant Certified) with a diverse background encompassing medicine,  Taneasha has dedicated her career to advancing health equity and has been at the forefront of advocating for marginalized communities, particularly focusing on extending the life expectancy for Black patients through a combination of social justice initiatives, research, and increasing medical literacy. In addition to her clinical expertise, Taneasha is a fervent advocate for systemic change within healthcare systems. Her purpose in the work is to create a more just and equitable healthcare landscape for all individuals regardless of their identities.

Shay Marlowe (he/him/his)

Shay Marlowe has been working in the diversity, equity and inclusion sector for state government since 2023. As a former diversity recruiter and the former chair of the “Men of African Heritage” employee resource group at MN-DHS and MN-DCYF, Shay has made it his personal mission to educate, support and protect youth and families of color. When Shay is not facilitating cultural awareness classes for government employees, you can find him mentoring students of color at Augsburg University, St. Thomas University, Big Brother Big Sister Twin Cities and 100 Black Men Inc.

More About the Presenter:

Eric Dormoh, Jr.

Expert Areas:

  • Unconscious Bias
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Microaggressions
  • Building Inclusive Language
  • Identity at Work
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Mentoring
  • Community Building
  • Emotional Intelligence
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IPDMay 9, 2024DEI Expert Insights, Expert Insights - archives, past webinar

DEI Reset | Past DEI Expert Insights Webinar

DEI Reset | A DEI Expert Insights Webinar

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Audience

Organizational leaders for HR, strategy, and workplace culture, along with others who influence DEI efforts.

With the reaction to the recent Supreme Court Affirmative Action DEI Decision, there have been indirect consequences for employers and their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. With DEI policies and initiatives being at risk of being challenged this could lead to the derailing of DEI workplace progress.

In this webinar “DEI Reset”, we’ll explore why DEI initiatives and policies are essential as it pertains to companies’ holistic success.

Join us to explore how a DEI Reset can help your company understand the value of DEI initiatives and policies amidst recent pushback.

Take-aways:
  • Explore the importance of DEI policies and initiatives in creating a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Learn the key pillars of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • Understand how upholding DEI in the workplace can help attract and retain diverse talent.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Eric Dormoh, Jr.

Instructor, Institute for Professional Development

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IPDJanuary 2, 2024DEI Expert Insights, past webinar

Space and Grace in the Workplace | Past Expert Insights Webinar

Space and Grace in the Workplace

Free DEI Expert Insights Webinar

This workshop is for leaders of departments, divisions, or teams and for anyone who is striving to make their workplace more respectful for all.

Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace can be challenging – especially if you have limited knowledge and exposure to DEI concepts.  When you or a colleague make honest mistakes in what you say or do that can be perceived as inequitable or exclusive, colleagues can give you the benefit of the doubt while still taking the opportunity to educate you.  Educating in the moment is one way for you and others to build your DEI skills.  In this workshop, you will learn what it means to provide Space and Grace in the workplace as a tool to expand DEI.
Participants will learn:
  • Actions that leaders and coworkers can take to provide space and grace
  • Strategies to approach DEI issues in a non-shameful way
  • How to create guidelines that allow for mistakes and respectful corrections.

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IPDApril 23, 2021DEI Expert Insights, Expert Insights - archives, Leadership Toolbox Past Expert Insights, past webinar, Project Management Past Expert Insights

Using Conflict to Build Inclusiveness – Past Expert Insights Webinar

 

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Does An Ideal Workplace = A Conflict Free Workplace?

The goal is to be both diverse and inclusive, not to just avoid conflict.  During this short webinar, our instructor will get you started on the journey to incorporate conflict in your workplace and how this can lead to better innovation and problem-solving.

This webinar will teach you:

  • The challenges of competing perspectives

  • How to move from “positions” to “interests”

 

“I cannot change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Jeanette Grace

  • Title/Position
    Instructor, Metropolitan State University
  • Expert Areas: 
    • Communication
    • Customer Service
    • Employee Engagement
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Teambuilding

 

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