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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Natural Resources Research, Practice, and Education

Science Flashes 5

Be an Upstander Not a Bystander

Friday, October 27, 2023
11:30am - 11:38am PST
Location: A11
Research has shown that a more diverse workplace leads to increased productivity and profitability. How can we as leaders in our space contribute to fostering a diverse workforce, lead with empathy and improve psychological safety.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to define unconscious bias. They will understand how our identities and experiences play into unconscious bias and somethings we can do to limit our unconscious bias.
  • Upon the completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the behaviors of an ally. They will be able to identify opportunities to stand up for those that are underrepresented in our industry.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the value of inclusive language and how its connected to psychological safety and belonging in the workplace. They will understand how as leaders we need understand the power of inclusive language and its effects on diversity.