USING APPLIED IMPROV TO ADDRESS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Date/Time
10/22/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Eastern
Event Description
What do we mean by “diversity”, “equity”, and “inclusion”? And what do those actually look like in practice? In this playful yet profound session we’ll explore the experience of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a variety of applied improv exercises.
Location
, MA 02108
Details
What do we mean by “diversity”, “equity”, and “inclusion”? And what do those actually look like in practice? At the heart of DEI are organizational, societal, and interpersonal dynamics involving trust, safety, respect, openness, power, authority, and control. In this playful yet profound session we’ll explore the experience of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a variety of applied improv exercises, and increase our awareness and accountability by considering the following:
What assumptions do we have about what to expect from ourselves and others? About what is “appropriate” and “professional”?
What behaviors do we engage in that may invite - or inhibit - participation/engagement from others?
What conscious choices can we make to create a welcoming environment that encourages people to bring their authentic selves to the table, the workplace, relationships?
Come! Play! Learn! Connect!
Presenter Sheree Galpert (Principal, Dramatic Results) is a consultant, trainer, actor, writer, and educator with more than 2 decades of experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). She has developed and delivered trainings using Applied Improv and Interactive Theater for a wide variety of clients, including Harvard University, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Nestle, Xerox, Partners Healthcare, and Microsoft. Sheree did her graduate studies in Organization Development at American University/NTL, and earned her BFA in Theater from the University of Washington. She is a member of the Applied Improvisation Network, Actors Equity Association, and SAG- AFTRA.
