Courageous Conversations: The Upstander Action Plan
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See something, say something. That is what being an Upstander is. But your best in-the-moment response requires a solid Upstander action plan. Explore important questions that will help you reflect on your individual thinking and behavioral preferences that influence how you show up. Gain a clearer understanding of the different forms of microaggressions in the workplace. You'll take away culture and operational practices proven to successfully create safe and brave spaces in organizations.
Learning Objectives:
- Assess your own biases and how effective you are as an Upstander.
- Learn how to encourage Upstander behaviors at your organization through these five steps: Educate, Create, Empower, Act and Account.
- Explore strategies to create safe and brave spaces where microaggressions are called out and addressed.
- Gain tips to coach leaders, so they have conversations where they connect with employees on a personal level to build safety and trust.
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Anna Burroughs
Anna Burroughs is a Cultural Anthropologist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert and Coach, Genealogist, and Advocate for Justice. She is the Manager of Global Diversity & Culture at Harvard Business Publishing. Her work is instrumental in helping the organization advance strategic measures around DEI, L&D, unconscious bias and microaggressions, education, employee resource groups and implementing tools around diversity of thought and behavior. Previously, she had a long career in various roles at American Airlines most recently managing DEI Learning & Development for the global organization. She is the Executive Director of the non-profit SPECS Movement, focused on cultural and racial reconciliation.