Winter 2022 DEI Training Accelerator Series from The National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy (NIXLA)

Accelerator #6 | Allyship: From Bystander to Up-stander: The Ally’s Journey of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion A continued exploration of another one of our most popular accelerator topics from 2020!

Who? Led by Dr. Damon A. Williams, author of Strategic Diversity Leadership and The Chief Diversity Officer. When? Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 4-7pm EST Topics? Tools, language and action steps they can take towards becoming a stronger ally. How to be anti-racist Understanding the types of language, actions, and behaviors that allies can do and work towards to tackle microaggression, unconscious bias, and systemic legacies of racism and oppression in schools, colleges and universities, companies, government, and nonprofit organizations

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Participate as an Individual or with a Team of Five

A Master Class Experience Each accelerator is a half-day (3-hour) standalone learning experience that includes both instruction and small, peer-to-peer discussion groups moderated by experienced DEI leaders. Choose one session, all, or any number in between. Together, these accelerators operate as a system, or you can achieve your personal and professional leadership goals by registering for more than one accelerator, up to the entire series.

Featured Accelerator Topics Developing Effective DEI plans Campus Climate Research and Evidence-based Best Practices  Going from Bystander to Upstander and the Journey of Allyship Designing Effective CDO and Diversity Officer Roles Implementation and Effective Organizational and Change Management DEI Strategy and Leadership at Private, Independent K-12 Schools Accelerators are designed for: Participants of all levels of leadership and experience Teams looking to build a competitive advantage by completing the series together, as a working group Accelerators are also designed for any leader who wants to: Develop and strengthen their DEI strategic planning capabilities Assess campus climate dynamics Take steps towards overcoming equity challenges, institutional racism, and DEI flashpoints defined by race, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, and other dimensions of diversity

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NIXLA Accelerator Participants Receive:

Increased awareness, knowledge, and understanding of DEI topics and concepts. Tools and resources designed to support your continued growth and development Access to keynote session recordings for 7 days to review key learnings Exchange of strategies and best practices with DEI leaders at other institutions Access to ongoing special sessions, resources, and discounts as a member of the NIXLA Alumni community A certificate of participation and commemorative gift from NIXLA if you participate in all of the accelerator sessions

Free Video: Beyond Good Intentions: Confronting Our Bias to Change Our Community Keynote Speech

Dr. Williams delivers the 15th Annual University of Denver Diversity Summit Lunch Keynote. Some topics include, the perfect storm elevating diversities importance, confronting bias, the power of the burning questions, developing a framework for diversity, accountability, and cultivating diversity change agents.

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More About Dr. Damon A. Williams Chief Catalyst, NIXLA Award-winning scholar, educator, speaker, strategy consultant, and social-impact leader with 20+ years' experience working with 1,000+ colleges, universities, corporations, non-profits and government agencies Author of Strategic Diversity Leadership: Activating Change and Transformation In Higher Education and coauthor of The Chief Diversity Officer: Strategy, Structure, and Change Management Previously served as Senior Vice President for Program, Training and Youth Development Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National Headquarters Previously served as Associate Vice Chancellor, Vice Provost and CDO, University of Wisconsin-Madison Recipient of University of Michigan's Bicentennial Alumni Award, an honor given to 20 trailblazers who represent the best of the university’s leadership, research and service values Youngest and the first Black recipient of Western Reserve Academy's Waring Prize of Leadership, their highest honor for leadership and service

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