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The Iowa City (I.C.) Better Bridges Institute is a one-and-a-half-day event designed for business owners and managers to learn more about identity, bias, and strategies.
The Institute will teach core concepts, strategies, and resources for you to build knowledge and develop skills based on the four areas of focus:
- Equitable hiring practices and retention efforts
- Socially just customer service
- Leading and managing diverse teams
- Inclusive marketing
As a participant of this institute, you will receive a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” toolkit/participant packet, signed certificate, and recognition of institute completion on our website. Coffee, pastries, and a boxed lunch will be provided.
Session #3: Leading & Managing Diverse Teams
Wednesday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with no cost to attend
Co-Facilitated with Michele Williams Ph.D., Tippie College of Business, and Erin Stresow Ph.D., Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
There are ways to create space for your diverse teams to perform at their highest potential. Here are some things to consider on the individual, relationship, and organizational levels:
- Acknowledging the value of diversity on your team
- Communicating effectively
- Actively listening
- Encourage frequent conversation about diversity and inclusion
- Making the most of staff expertise and experience
- Motivating your staff
- Resolving conflict
- Seeking opportunities for continued learning
- Routinely policies and practices for equity
- The importance of cultural intelligence
- Prioritizing reward structures
- Fair and equitable evaluations
Our goal is to develop a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are seen as everyone's responsibility.
*Prerequisite for Supplemental Sessions: Completion of the 1.5-Day ICBB Institute. Participants will receive a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion toolkit/participant packet signed certificate, and recognition of institute completion on our website. Coffee, pastries, and/or snacks will be provided at all sessions.
Brought to you by Division of Diversity Equity, and Inclusion, Iowa City Downtown District, Tippie College of Business, Office of Outreach and Engagement, City of Iowa City, Iowa City Area Development, and Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce.
We appreciate your dedication to making more inclusive spaces in your companies and organizations and in our community.