Lunch N Learn

Business Acumen

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Presentation Title: Inclusive Networking Through Courageous Conversations

The world is very unsettled about diversity, equity and inclusion especially given the current social unrest. There are so many myths surrounding DEI and many people remain oblivious to the work that still needs to be done. Even in the wake of the revived BLM movement DEI is still being treated like a polite, positive, hopeful feel-good mantra that does not include any action.

Everyone values it yet few are really translating it into action. Let us stop just talking about it, let us really be about it as allies for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Inclusion is the action part of diversity and starts with us talking about it right in our own organizations with internal networking. How we treat, respect and value each other every single day through our courageous conversations about our experiences is what brings us together. Angela will use this session to promote engagement from the audience surrounding inclusion using her personal storytelling and dynamic passion for such an important topic.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to go from networking to inclusion
  • Address some common barriers to inclusive behavior
  • Discuss some positive active behavior surrounding promoting inclusion and courageous conversations

About the Speaker: Angela L. Shaw, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

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Angela Shaw is an HR professional focused on developing the next generation of HR leaders. She is a force to be reckoned with as a volunteer leader, people advocate, diversity inclusionist, introvert, speaker, student, and teacher. As an avid learner, Angela is never afraid to ask the hard questions. Best of all, she shares her truths and experiences to connect, influence, and inspire the people around her. When Angela is not changing the world of HR with her talents, she is speaking on the importance of HR, diversity, inclusion, and other related people topics. Not only does she speak about it, but she also lives it in her everyday life. Angela is actively involved in groups and organizations such as AHRMA, TXSHRM and SHRM where she uses her platform to help change people’s thinking about critical topics like good HR and
diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Currently, Angela is the Vice President of Human Resources at Campus Advantage, a student housing company where they create successful people, who help create successful communities. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education where she teaches about the essentials of HR. Prior to her role at Campus Advantage, Angela has had a range of roles in HR within a variety of industries, adding to her rounded experience and expertise. She also serves as a volunteer Board Member for the YWCA of Greater Austin and PelotonU.

Prior speaking engagements include: TEDx Barton Springs, Evins Personnel, Outdoor Voices, Bunkhouse Group, and Ultimate Software.

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Information

Type of category: Lunch N Learn

Type of activity: Business Acumen

Date: April 15th, 2021

Hour: 12:00 to 13:00

Number of PDUs: 1

Price

Members:$5.00

Non-Members:$10.00

Location