Free DEI Workshop on February 9- Building an Equity Team
December 28, 2021
If you have been wondering whether an equity team is right for your organization, this one-hour webinar will share a brief overview of how to build a foundation for a successful equity team launch.
Developing an equity team has quickly become the gold standard in DEI initiatives. Equity teams are generally responsible for furthering an organization's goals and vision for pursuing racial equity -- this can take the form of a formalized decision making body or a DEI training planning committee.
If you have been wondering whether an equity team is right for your organization, this conversation is for you. This one-hour webinar will share a brief overview of how to build a foundation for a successful equity team launch.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Assess whether their organization is equipped to launch an equity team
Identify key partners and organizational practices that can ensure a successful launch
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