An ATD monthly podcast featuring conversations with diversity, equity, and inclusion experts. Sponsored by OpenSesame and hosted by Jes Thompson, ATD's DEI and Learning & Development content manager, this podcast will focus on how talent development professionals can advance DEI at work.
29 Available Episodes (29 Total)Average duration: 00:30:41
Mar 27, 2023
Maria Morukian on 2023 DEI Trends
00:30:14
Maria Morukian, president of MSM Global Consulting and author of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Trainers, shares what to DEI trends to anticipate over the next year, how organizations can stay committed to DEI initiatives, and revolutionary technologies like VR, AR, and ChatGPT intersect with DEI and learning and development.
Eliza Blanchard Says Goodbye and Passes the Mic to Jes Thompson
00:16:37
In this episode, former host Eliza Blanchard passes the mic to our new host of the DEI Podcast and content manager for DEI and learning and development, Jes Thompson. Jes shares more about her current role at ATD, her DEI origin story, and topics she's excited to explore on this podcast.
Crystal Kadakia on Using Learning Cluster Design to Improve DEI Training
00:44:07
Crystal Kadakia, CEO of the Learning Cluster Design Group and co-creator of the LCD model, discusses learning assets, why it’s important to get specific about your DEI training goals, and how talent development professionals can use the idea of learner personas to design more nuanced DEI learning experiences.
Carrie Addington and Tonya Wilson on Designing DEI Learning Experiences
00:38:52
Carrie Addington, senior manager for learning experience and facilitator development at ATD, and Tonya Wilson, founder and organizational effectiveness strategist of AFC Consulting discuss ATD's new course in the DEI in Talent Development Certificate program.
Dr. Cheryl Ingram, founder and CEO of Inclusology, shares her insights on where terms like belonging, justice, and accessibility fit in DEI and how getting caught up in these terms can ultimately impede goals.
James D. White, former CEO of Jamba and co-author of the book Anti-Racist Leadership, shares his perspective on the connection between business and DEI goals and why he also considered himself Jamba's Chief Diversity Officer.
Ruchika Tulshyan on Fostering Inclusion for Women of Color
00:33:51
Ruchika Tulshyan, Founder and CEO of Candour and author of Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work, explains myths around imposter syndrome and salary negotiation, and offers suggestions for how talent development professionals can drive inclusion at work.
Sara Rahmani, Vice President of People Experience and DEI at Chronus, provides insight on how Chronus creates a sense of belonging and psychological safety for their distributed workforce.
Sy Islam and Vivian Woo on DEI in Graduate Coursework
00:26:35
Dr. Sy Islam, Vice President of Consulting at Talent Metrics, and Dr. Vivian Woo, Lead People Science Analyst at Culture Amp, share the findings of their analysis on whether courses on DEI are being integrated into graduate programs.
Lara Hodgson on DEI for Small Businesses and Start-Ups
00:27:52
Lara Hodgson, the co-founder, president, and CEO of Now, shares insight from her new book Level Up: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your BusinessBack on the intersections between DEI and entrepreneurship, and the value of diversity when starting and growing a small business.