Facilitating and Building Belonging: A Holistic Approach to Effective DEIB Leadership
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
Speaker(s): Gia Soublet, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, North Carolina Central University, Kathi Dantley Warren, Principal, KDantleyWarren Consulting
Plenary
Strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across advancement from hiring to employee engagement are essential tools for institutional leaders. In this session, we will define what belonging means in a team context and highlight how strong DEI practices contribute to a sense of belonging in your team. We will discuss how to use your position to create an environment that fosters belonging. You’ll learn how to evaluate and make change to policies and other systemic practices that hinder progress and what you can do to create a workplace that allows your employees to thrive.