Date and Time: April 29; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
**Please note that this webinar is hosted by YW Boston. Any questions regarding the event should be directed to Laurel Dreher.
Join the second webinar in YW Boston’s ongoing series dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. Vernā Myers, DEI pioneer, and Founder & President of The Vernā Myers Company, will talk with YW Boston’s President and CEO, Aba Taylor, about how diversity, equity, and inclusion and meritocracy are often seen as opposing forces, and how reframing diversity, equity, and inclusion as a prerequisite to meritocracy can create more inclusive and equitable systems.
During this webinar, participants will discuss:
– Challenging the belief that diversity, equity, and inclusion and meritocracy are inherently in opposition
– Unpacking the ideals of meritocracy and understanding its historical shortcomings
– Identifying the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in addressing gaps within merit-based systems
– Tips to help human resource and people leaders overcome staff divisiveness on the topic
– Communication strategies to help organizational decision makers (CEOs, boards, etc.) navigate these conversations
Presented by:
Vernā Myers, Founder & President, The Vernā Myers Company
Aba Taylor, President & CEO, YW Boston
Cost:
Free
