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May 21, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Sertrice Shipley
Mentorship is valuable, but sponsorship is the game-changer for career advancement—especially for underrepresented talent. It is an ally action that is often overlooked and underutilized in organizations. In this workshop, participants will explore the key distinctions between mentorship and sponsorship, understand the role of advocacy in professional growth, and learn how to build and sustain impactful sponsorship relationships. Through practical strategies and actionable insights, attendees will gain the tools to become effective sponsors or protégés, fostering a more equitable workplace.
Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate Mentorship and Sponsorship: Understand the key differences between mentorship and sponsorship and why sponsorship is essential for accelerating career advancement.
2. Develop Effective Sponsorship Strategies: Learn how to build and maintain meaningful sponsorship relationships that drive professional success and workplace equity.
3. Implement Sponsorship for Organizational Impact: Explore best practices for integrating sponsorship into leadership development and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
June 25, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Michael Bach
We’ve all heard someone say it; that introduction where they not only share their name, but also their pronouns. “Hi, my name is Alex, and my pronouns are they/them,” or something of that nature. But what does it matter? And what exactly are pronouns?
Pronoun usage isn’t new, nor is the use of ‘they’ in the singular as a gender-nonspecific identifier (which dates back to the 13th century – just ask Chaucer and Shakespeare). What is new is the inclusion of pronouns as part of introductions, and in email and various online platforms like LinkedIn, which is where the confusion lies.
He/She/They/Hey! Understanding the Why and How of Pronounsis designed to help people understand what pronouns are, and more importantly, how to use them inclusively in order to create space where people can be themselves. Leveraging content from his best-selling book Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion, Michael Bach takes participant on a learning journey to understand the importance of pronoun identification in maintaining 2sLGBTQI+ inclusive spaces.
July 22, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Gabby Zuniga and Erin Walker
Join us for an insightful webinar that challenges the traditional approach to IDEA work. While much of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) work has focused on changing individual behaviors to be more inclusive, this session explores why that alone is not enough. Despite countless training sessions on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership, relying on individuals to drive change can be slow, difficult, and inconsistent.
Instead, we will delve into evidence-based examples of how organizations are making meaningful progress by creating systemic change at the organizational level. Learn how to design processes and systems that foster fair and inclusive workplaces, guided by principles of inclusive design, evidence, and psychology. This approach allows organizations to build sustainable change without the need to convince everyone to personally change their mindset.
August 20, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Michael Bach
An organization is only as inclusive as the people in it. As employers look to embed inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) into their DNA, a vital tool in the toolbox is inclusive leadership, ensuring that the leaders in their organization are acting inclusively, supporting the overall IDEA strategy. But what does it take to be an inclusive leader? And why aren't more leaders acting inclusively?
The Four Fundamentals of Inclusive Leadership focuses on understanding bias, cultural competence, empathy, and privilege, which leaders must comprehend to actively make their organization more inclusive. Leveraging the research for his book Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right and his extensive experience in inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, Michael Bach lays out the details of the four ingredients to help create inclusive leaders.
Sept 17, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Sertrice Shipley
A common phrase in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space is, "moving the needle." But what is the scale on which this needle moves and how do you know that it's indeed moving? What gets measured is more likely to get done. In strategic DEI work, measurement enables us to assess gaps between vision and reality and offers insight and clarity to help achieve goals. Yet, the process of implementing DEI metrics and incorporating them into strategic DEI initiatives can at times be puzzling and challenging. Join Sertrice Shipley, Founder of the DEI consulting firm, Plan to Action, to gain clarity around what should be measured and how to use data to drive your organization's efforts. As an organizational psychologist who combines inclusion consulting with science, Sertrice will share how participants can use data and metrics to turn what is often considered “soft and fuzzy” DEI work into measurable constructs. Participants will leave the session feeling inspired and encouraged to continue on their DEI journey with a clear path forward for quantifying DEI and deciding which actions to take--not based on the latest DEI trends, but based on your organization's data.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of taking a data-driven approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion
2. Review how to take a robust scientific approach to your DEI efforts including different sources of data
3. Discuss how to connect your data-collection to meaningful action
October 15, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Michael Bach
In an era where IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) initiatives are increasingly under fire, some have dismissed them as "too woke" or politically charged distractions. Companies like Jack Daniels and Best Buy are reevaluating their DEI commitments. But stepping back from these efforts isn’t just shortsighted—it’s bad business. In this bold and unapologetic keynote, Michael tackles the misconceptions head-on with wit, honesty, and hard-hitting facts that cut through the noise.
Drawing from extensive research by Deloitte, McKinsey, and other trusted sources, Michael makes a compelling case that IDEA isn’t a passing trend—it’s a cornerstone of future business success. Packed with real-world insights and actionable strategies, this keynote underscores how organizations that prioritize inclusion and equity outperform their peers in innovation, profitability, and talent retention. Leaders will walk away not only understanding why IDEA remains essential in today’s economy but also how to champion it as a strategic advantage in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Nov 12, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Gabby Zuniga and Erin Walker
Recruitment is one of the most critical areas where applying an IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) lens can make a significant difference. It's also where bias most often creeps in, starting from the very first step—attracting talent. So, how can we do better and create a fairer process that encourages a broader and more diverse group of applicants to want to work for our organizations?
Join this webinar to discover how to cast a wider net and learn four evidence-based strategies for attracting diverse talent. You'll gain practical tips and actionable insights to help your organization build a more inclusive and equitable recruitment process.