Continuing the Conversation on Race resumes in February
January 25, 2021 •
Join the UCOP Learning and Development and Culture, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion teams for the second set of workshops in the popular Continuing the Conversation on Race series, Putting anti-racist theories into action — how to live, work and lead as an anti-racist.
During each workshop-based session, you will explore questions to inform your approach to anti-racist leadership and work with your colleagues to collectively strengthen an anti-racist culture at UCOP.
Putting anti-racist theories into action will be led by Lisa D. Walker, M.A., a senior consultant with the Equity Consulting Group and former director of equity and inclusion at UC Berkeley. Walker has more than 20 years’ experience engaging groups in effective dialogue and training. Her expertise includes cultural fluency, implicit bias, equity, diversity and inclusion, team building and conflict and communication models.
Please select each course name below to register.
Leading the fearful and the fatigued: A discussion for managers addressing racial equity
Feb. 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- What does the current focus on racial equity ask of leaders?
- How can we lead in ways that are inclusive of everyone, when individual experiences and perspectives about addressing racism may vary greatly?
- What do we need to sustain and support ourselves when we are leading in this area?
Framing conversations about race at work
Feb. 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- How can we acknowledge the impact of our lived experiences on how we talk about race at work? What helps? What creates more obstacles?
- What awareness, knowledge and skills are helpful for creating conversations that are bold, authentic and growth-oriented?
- How can leaders determine which approaches to talking about race and racism will best serve their team?
Beyond Either/Or
Feb. 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- How can we keep a focus on both Black racial equity and equity needs for other identities?
- What is challenging and helpful about expanding the focus of the equity conversation and how can we address that tension?
- What are the approaches that move us beyond “either/or” to “both/and”?
For new Continuing the Conversation on Race participants
Continuing the Conversation on Race began with an initial series of three sessions this fall, led by author and educator Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard, executive director of People, Leadership and Development with the Alameda County Office of Education. These sessions provided participants with a background on the theories and history surrounding racism and anti-Blackness in the United States.
Video recordings of Dr. Rogers-Ard’s sessions are available for on-demand learning through the UC Learning Center. We encourage staff who plan to attend the upcoming sessions to begin by watching these webinars:
- The Historical Impact of Race in the US
- The Concept of Whiteness
- Anti-Racist Leadership
For questions, please contact culture@ucop.edu.
Tags: anti-racism, Continuing the Conversation on race, leadership, professional development
