Mila
DeChant
Diversity Scientist at Chief of Hearts
"Acceptance - The Missing Piece to Belonging and Inclusion"
"Acceptance - The Missing Piece to Belonging and Inclusion"
Tue June 8 - 5:30 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Acceptance - The Missing Piece to Belonging and Inclusion"
"Acceptance - The Missing Piece to Belonging and Inclusion"
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Session: Acceptance - The Missing Piece to Belonging and Inclusion
There is a crucial piece that truly separates organisations, societies, and communities of practise that truly want to challenge the status quo and push the diversity needle from those who maintain the status quo.Diversity is a non linear narrative. Diversity is a language that is localized and globalized in intersectional environments. Diversity isn’t an isolated theme but an integral and integrated theme into every facet of what we do. It is the heartbeat to ensure people are alive with life.
The topic of diversity is an ongoing discussion and intentional action. As intentional leaders, the onus is on us to become success partners in ensuring that the environment we create is for every human. Come learn with me why “Acceptance” is a crucial piece to Belonging and Inclusion and how this piece can change the climate of your organisation positively from point of inception to point of off boarding where you will see a growth in retention, creativity, empowerment, morale, and growth of any community of practise ( workplace, home, nation etc).
Key Takeaways
- Checking our blind spots to build a more equitable workforce or any community of practise
- 3 steps to create equitable spaces for people to grow, shine, and have a sense fo purpose
Bio
Mila DeChant has over 20 years of evolving global expertise in culture, holistic diversity, and organizational development. She possesses experiences in a variety of industries such as, education, information technology, mathematical fields, and other sciences. Mila earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She has consulted several commercial organizations on issues that relate to research, Executive Team coaching, learning and development, training, and ED&I. Because of her efforts as a consultant, she has received praises and positive testimonies from existing and previous clients and demonstrates that she is qualified to coach leaders into raising effective and dynamic teams.Outside of consulting, Mila is an effective and reputable motivational public speaker at various industry conferences. Ms. Dechant was a finalist nominee in the 2020 WomenTech Network Global Awards for Cultural Inclusion. Additionally, she is in the research process of gathering and analyzing data related to ED&I and team dynamics for various clients to further enhance teams and organizational strategies. Mila also currently serves as a VP of External Affairs and advisor in a non-profit organization focusing on integrating equity and inclusive strategies with internal operations and building comprehensive sponsorship packages for potential external partners. Because of her efforts as VP of External Affairs at the non-profit organization, this has led to unique opportunities for the organization and strengthening of corporate relationships with external partners.
