Advancing ethics diversity and inclusion in a COVID-19 world

Event Details

Event

 Time  Speaker(s)  Topic  Description
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Sacha de Klerk,
Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Canada		 Foundations of unconscious bias  An introduction to concepts relating to unconscious bias; how unconscious bias plays out in the workplace; and practical guidance on interrupting bias. This session is a great refresher on the foundation concepts and a primer for other topics during the day.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Keya Dasgupta,
Head of Learning and Development		 Using your privilege to plan and lead inclusive meetings Traditionally structured meetings can result in the voices of women and minorities being excluded, interrupted or silenced. Meeting chairs can use their privilege to set the right tone and manage contributions. This session will review strategies for creating an inclusive meeting culture by identifying and interrupting micro-inequities and systemic bias.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Lunch break
1:00 – 2 :00 p.m. Shanin Lott,
Chief People Officer, Canada

Jung-Kay Chiu, Partner, Patent Agent, Lawyer, trademark Agent

Carole Diop,
Partner 		 Advancing career sponsorship in a virtual world A conversation about how sponsoring advances our diverse pipeline of talent. Find out what career sponsorship is; how it supports progression for women and diverse talent; and how to be an effective sponsor and protégé.
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Sacha de Klerk,
Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Canada		 Becoming actively anti-racist Learn about anti-Black racism in Canada; how it impacts Black people in the workplace; and what practical actions you can take to become actively anti-racist.