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Are you experiencing pushback against your organization's DEI efforts? Join our Free Webinar: How to Deal With the DEI Backlash on May 14 at 12:00pm US/ET to explore practical strategies for addressing DEI backlash and driving meaningful change in your organization. Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gWXZ4h4A #Aleria #DEI #DEIbacklash #InclusionMatters

Are you experiencing pushback against your organization's DEI efforts? Join our Free Webinar: How to Deal With the DEI Backlash on May 14 at 12:00pm US/ET to explore practical strategies for addressing DEI backlash and driving meaningful change in your organization. Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gWXZ4h4A #Aleria #DEI #DEIbacklash #InclusionMatters

I just finished listening to another talk about the backlash. Once again, I heard comments about how we need to double down on current efforts, argue for the "business case for diversity," work on making individuals behave better, and focus on broader societal issues of fairness and justice. At the cost of upsetting some of my DEI colleagues, this is just the wrong thing to do. If something has not worked, doubling down has never been a sound strategy—especially when some of the things on which you double down are the heart of what caused backlash in the first place. If you *really* want to understand the root causes of the backlash and hear about some strategies that are more likely to succeed, then please come to my webinar on May 14 - and help me spread the word. #measuringinclusion #DEI #backlash #Aleria

Do you want to learn how to turn the current DEI challenges into opportunities? Then join my new free webinar on May 14. This webinar brings together multiple topics that I have addressed in more detail in various webinars and workshops, to provide a good panoramic view of some of the key issues and approaches that work. I'll touch on a number of topics: * What are some of the real, practical reasons for the current backlash (hint: it's NOT because white men are trying to hold on to their power—though some certainly are) * What are some of the mistakes we have made in DEI that have contributed, and how to overcome them * Why and how we should focus more on inclusion and equity * How to define inclusion and equity in clear, measurable ways that can be linked to the organization's financial health * Why "organizational biases" matter more than individual unconscious bias, and how they impact on your ability to attract and retain talent ... and more. #DEI #Aleria #measuringinclusion

Throwback to the origins of RSI's Trust Project! RSI recently ran across this fascinating 2021 video of Ava Abramowitz and Ken Webb discussing the potential for behavioral analysis to be applied to mediation. The conversation is expertly led by Michael Lang as part of his In Their Voices project. Here's Ava talking about the goal of applying behavioral analysis to mediation, from the video: "What I would like to do is unleash the benefits of, power of, mediation so that disputants can make maximum use of it. And to be able to do that — given the fact that research money is so slight in the United States of America — if we could all agree on something, we could start building on each other's research so that we kept on enhancing and emboldening and broadening what we know. "So the hope is is that we provide a methodology and a mechanism that would be available to all researchers so they can build on each other's research." RSI's Trust Project, which Ava and Ken are integral to, is now exploring the effects of mediator behavior on party trust, using behavioral analysis! Watch the video at https://lnkd.in/gUMSYrab And stay tuned for an update on the Trust Project! #mediation #adr #DisputeResolution

In this article, the author urges organizations to better understand how racism, bias, and imposter feelings are intertwined. Read on to learn more.

"Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult : Get the book @ www.vintagevaluebooks.in "Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complex issues of race, prejudice, and the justice system. The story follows the life of Ruth Jefferson, an experienced African American labour and delivery nurse, who finds herself at the centre of a shocking racial controversy. The novel opens with Ruth being assigned to care for the newborn infant of a white supremacist couple, who expressly forbid her from touching their child. However, when the infant goes into cardiac distress, Ruth is forced to make a split-second decision that will change the course of their lives forever. As the story unfolds, we are drawn into a gripping legal battle, where Ruth is charged with a crime for simply doing her job. Picoult masterfully builds the suspense, taking readers through the emotional rollercoaster of the trial proceedings. We witness Ruth's struggles to maintain her composure in the face of blatant racism and discrimination, wondering if she will be able to overcome the odds and clear her name. One particularly poignant moment comes when Ruth reflects on the harsh realities of being a Black woman in America, saying, "Sometimes it feels like the air around me is thick with expectations, like I'm swimming through molasses just to get through the day." These powerful words encapsulate the ever-present burden of systemic racism that Ruth and so many others face. Ultimately, "Small Great Things" is a complex and nuanced exploration of the human condition, challenging readers to confront their own biases and preconceptions. Picoult masterfully weaves together the personal and the political, crafting a gripping narrative that will stay with you long after the final page.

Today's Peer Board Group meeting hit all of the right notes: 1) Amazingly similar issues among the different firms. 2) Some of the issues are harder for some more than others. The super power of these meetings.... 3) We shared ideas / approaches with each other, so... We left better than when we came. It's a super but simple formula. Great job goup! Sandra CohenDavid Berger Jerry Cohen Domenic Romano Jonathan L. Flaxer #managingpartner #lawfirms #lawleadership

"Look no further than Entekra and their commitment to building a consumer brand. According to Gerry McCaughey, “Homebuilders aren’t builders; they are more land acquisition and marketing guys.” They don’t create project value by opening a building faster or for less money. They create value by taking a piece of property, building something, and then marketing that new thing. Their ability to do this successfully determines the overall success of that project more than any other variable". Disrupt a Broken Industry - The Industrial Construction Sandbox https://lnkd.in/dHVxVw3r By: Brian Sayre, Senior Associate August 2020 Developers need a product to market, and manufacturers can create that product and the brand to match.

Empowering Resilience: Insights from the CLA Conference Keynote Address As the keynote speaker at the CLA Conference in Jamaica for the esteemed Supreme Court Judges of the State of Louisiana, I felt a surge of excitement as I commenced the conference proceedings preceding the US elections. The event was rich with critical discussions, presentations, debates, and resolutions. In shaping my keynote address, I offered a unique vantage point as a survivor of crime, delicately balancing narratives of trauma and inspiration. The response to my message was overwhelmingly positive, reaffirming the profound impact of resilience in the face of trauma. The feedback once again underscored the transformative power of adversity that propels individuals towards triumph. Speaker Inquiries: [email protected] #Speaker #InspirationalSpeaker #GlobalSpeaker #Conference #Keynote