Nichole Pitts

What exactly is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)? With the ever-changing landscape of what is acceptable & unacceptable, it’s no wonder you aren’t sure what to do or where to start. This engaging workshop removes the anxiety & fear. It introduces you to the world of DEI that helps increase awareness & understanding in a judgment-free safe space so that you can talk about sensitive issues and begin to build a solid foundation for your business to continue the discussion and address the identified gaps. This 3-part series focuses on: 1. Deconstructing “DEIB” — Breaking down the ever-expanding definition of diversity 2. The “B” Word — Understanding implicit & explicit bias 3. How to Understand & Effectively Respond to Microaggressions – From the perspectives of the target, initiator, and witness

How do you make your program, training, and procedures inclusive and not exclusive? We will answer that question and more by focusing on understanding DEI through a compliance & ethics lens! This workshop removes the guesswork on integrating DEI into your compliance program to ensure that your policies and procedures are understood and embraced throughout the organization. In this fun and innovative workshop, you will gain an understanding of: 1. How you discharge your duties to how to communicate and enforce your compliance programs effectively 2. 5 common types of bias in compliance programs 3. How to identify & address DEI (i.e., bias) gaps to ensure a more equitable & ethical workplac

The focus is on 1) how to ensure that your program messaging and policies/procedures are inclusive & not exclusive; 2) how to effectively “market” your department both internally & externally; and 3) how to create synergy across the organization so that compliance is seen as a “deposit” not a withdrawal. Just a thought but understand if you’ve already filled the slot. Have a great week!