Introduction to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | 4/14
Virtual Class
Number of Seats Available: 25Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, may seem like a “trendy” concept; however, organizations have been engaging in this work for decades. In this introductory 3-hour training, participants will break down the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially as it’s applied to the workplace. Participants will discuss the importance of belonging and build perspective through demonstrated activities.
Finally, participants will learn how to apply DEI in the workplace through inclusive strategies. This foundational course is perfect for individual contributors, managers, and HR professionals who are eager and open to starting their DEI journey.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Define diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- Identify DEI’s importance in the workplace.
- Apply inclusive strategies in the workplace.
Throughout the training, participants will:
- Gain awareness and build perspective.
- Engage in courageous conversations.
- Learn new vocabulary along the way.
*Disclaimer: This introductory, public class is a foundational training for participants who are new to diversity, equity, and inclusion and are open to learning. It is facilitated by Archbright University instructors who have been trained in the fundamentals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. For information on private team trainings, and more advanced DEI courses, please contact info@archbright.com.
Our live, instructor-led classes are designed for, and rely on, active participation to ensure a quality learning experience. Because of this, these sessions will not be paused and will not be recorded for future use or reference.
Technology Minimums for Attending Virtual Training
Archbright provides virtual training to our members so that they can attend courses from most anywhere, but each attendee must ensure that they are working from a location that has the necessary connectivity to the internet to facilitate participation.
Internet connectivity minimums
To ensure that you have a positive experience attending an Archbright University virtual course, you should verify that your internet connectivity provides a minimum of 5 Megabits per second (Mbps) in upload speed. Most internet packages for home-use are advertised by their download speed and not upload speed, and while this can be important for streaming movies or music, it isn’t the only consideration. For using WebEx, Skype for Business, or any VTC solution, the upload speed is just as important as the download speed.
How can I tell what I currently have?
If you are unsure what you currently have, please reach out to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and request the information directly.
If they are unable to give you that information, please visit www.speedtest.net while connected to the internet in the same manner you intend to attend the virtual training…and perform a speed test.
Wireless technology minimums
Additionally, if you connect wirelessly, as many of us do, make sure your wireless router can broadcast at the same speed as your upload speed, if not even higher.
Wireless routers can broadcast at over 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) these days, and many companies don't upgrade your router when you upgrade service. This often means that your wireless speeds are significantly lower than the upload speed that is available to you. This can cause significant issues with using WebEx over your wireless connection.
Other considerations
Remember that each device connected to the internet in your location is taking some of that download and upload capability and wireless connectivity. If you have many devices in your network, it is recommended to have significantly higher speeds to accommodate the increased traffic.
Please contact your internal IT team if you have any questions.
Cancelation Policy:
If you wish to cancel your registration and receive a refund, we must be notified at least 2 business days before your scheduled class. For cancelations received less than 2 business days of the class date, and for participants who fail to attend the class, no refund will be issued. Please call our Member Services Team to process your cancellation at 206.329.1120 or 509.381.1635.
Silver and Gold members using their credit code must cancel at least 2 business days before the class date to have their credit reinstated.