DeepSummary
Jennifer Brown and Kevin England discuss JBC's DEI Foundations program, an online six-week course aimed at helping participants develop a foundation in diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. They explain how the program focuses on self-reflection, exploring one's own diversity story, and building the skills to effectively communicate about DEI issues.
The course modules cover topics such as defining diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding personal motivations for DEI work, becoming effective storytellers, examining barriers to inclusion like unconscious bias, and creating a personal development plan. The program is designed for a diverse audience, from experienced DEI practitioners to those just starting their journey.
Brown and England emphasize the importance of recognizing that everyone has a diversity story to share, regardless of their level of privilege or marginalization. They discuss how the program creates a safe space for participants to explore their stories and learn from each other's experiences.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The DEI Foundations program is a six-week online course aimed at helping participants develop a strong foundation in diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts.
- A key focus of the program is self-reflection and exploring one's own diversity story, regardless of perceived levels of privilege or marginalization.
- The program covers topics such as defining DEI, understanding personal motivations, effective storytelling, barriers to inclusion, and creating a personal development plan.
- The program is designed for a diverse audience, from experienced DEI practitioners to those just starting their journey.
- The program emphasizes that everyone has a diversity story to share and that these stories can be powerful tools for fostering understanding and allyship.
- The program aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to become inclusive leaders and advocates for DEI in their organizations and communities.
- The program creates a safe space for participants to learn from each other's experiences and perspectives.
- The program is relevant to the current conversations and challenges organizations are facing around DEI issues.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “A diversity story is just coming to understand who you are and why that matters and how that matters.“ by Kevin England
- “You don't have to have experienced something in order to want to improve it, but why you want it is compelling, because that story tells others why maybe they should be considering what they can do to be impactful as an ally, as a teammate, as a leader.“ by Kevin England
- “I have to say, Kevin, I don't know about you and your consulting work with our clients, but that is, like, one of the biggest questions I'm getting these days, and I have to sort of really parse that out and make sure we're. I'm trying to have a different, more productive conversation about that particular topic and many others.“ by Jennifer Brown
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Episode Information
The Will To Change: Uncovering True Stories of Diversity & Inclusion
Jennifer Brown
1/28/22
In this episode, originally recorded as a LinkedIn Live, Dr. Kevin England joins Jennifer for a conversation about JBC's DEI Foundations Program. Kevin provides an overview as well as some of the benefits of the program. Discover the structure of the DEI Foundations program and why our personal story matters. To learn more or to join the waitlist for the program, visit: https://dei1.jbconlinelearning.com/