Beth Zeidler Schreiter, Access Community Health Centers
An insightful session designed for leaders who aspire to cultivate a more diverse and empowered workforce. This session delves into the unique needs and challenges faced by professionals of color in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting these differences to overcome barriers. Participants will learn how diversifying their team not only builds trust within the community and among patients but also enriches their organization with perspectives that might otherwise remain unseen. This session is a call to action for leaders to embrace diversity as a strength and to implement creative strategies for fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment.
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Patel, V., & Thompson, L. (2021). Community Trust and Organizational Innovation: The Impact of Workforce Diversity. San Francisco, CA: Pacifica Press.