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September 14, 2021
1:00PM - 2:00PM

ECA Chicago Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Contractor Training: Session 2

Presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge

Zoom Webinar

 

ECA Chicago is pleased to announce the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training program specifically designed for Electrical Contractors. 

SESSION 2: SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 1PM

ECA Chicago recognizes that diversity strengthens our workforce, benefits our communities and makes our industry stronger and more competitive. ECA is pleased to partner with Leadership Surge, a training and development firm who works with frontline leaders on developing awareness, understanding and proficiencies in diversity, equity and inclusion. We kicked off our year long program on May 5 with the 4 Lenses Personality Training as our first session. We’ve also been sharing weekly mini-activities throughout the months of July and August.

Our second quarterly webinar looks at trust, respect and tackling bias. This workshop will take on implicit and unconscious bias by outlining a practical organizational framework that helps participants on their journey "beyond bias." By participating in this training, you will:

  • Understand the various biases that people exhibit

  • Explore social identities and how those interact with bias

  • Learn how to go beyond simple awareness of unconscious bias and discover specific actions to break the habit of biases and their negative consequences

  • Leverage talent and cultivate equity, diversity and inclusion in a diverse and global workforce

  • Create an individual plan of action to overcome their specific bias challenges and contribute to a culture of greater authenticity and psychological safety at your organization

Who should attend?  Company leaders, and frontline supervisors from all levels within your Company. (Owners, Executive Team, HR, Division Managers, Project Managers, Team leaders and more)

WATCH THE RECORDING HERE

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion October Mini-Activities

 ECA Chicago is proud to continue our partnership with Leadership Surge to create inclusive work environments in which all people feel as though they belong.  In September, Leadership Surge’s Alex Willis discussed ways to build trust and respect in our work environments and overcome bias.  In October, Alex is exploring overcoming judgment and broadening your window of tolerance. 

Week of Oct. 4, 2021- Overcoming Judgment (3 min video)

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Week of Oct. 11, 2021- Identifying your Social Identities (15 min worksheet)

Week of Oct. 18, 2021- Exploring your Window of Tolerance (Watch this 2 min video + 10 min worksheet)

Week of Oct. 25, 2021- Toolbox Talk:  Teaching Tolerance


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion November Mini-Activities

ECA Chicago is proud to continue our partnership with Leadership Surge to create inclusive work environments in which all people feel as though they belong.  This month we are exploring how compassion plays a major role into inclusive work environments.   

Compassion is when you notice another person is in need, and you have concern for them that you want to show. Compassion can include a number of components: feeling in your heart for others; understanding and caring about the feelings of others; understanding what others need or want; and wanting to do something that might help. To know if someone needs compassion we look for clues, like emotions. We show compassion by saying and doing things that show others we care. 

Compassion is when you SEE someone in need, CARE about their feelings, and DO something to show you care. 

Week of Nov 1, 2021- Understanding Compassion (3 min video), Compassion Assessment (5 min)

Week of Nov 8, 2021- Compassion for Others (2:30 min video), Team Discussion on Bias 

Step #1 - Watch the Video above on "Compassion for Others"

Step #2 - TEAM DISCUSSION ON BIAS

DOWNLOAD THE ACTIVITY HERE

Week of Nov 15, 2021- Receiving Compassion (5 min video), Team Discussion on Stereotypes in Construction

Step #1 - Watch the Video above: "Receiving Compassion from Others"

Step #2 - Team Discussion on Stereotypes in Construction

DOWNLOAD THE ACTIVITY HERE

Week of Nov 22, 2021- Self-Compassion Activity (15 min worksheet)

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