Name
A3 - Creative Strategies for Workforce Diversity and Empowerment
Date
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (EDT)
Speakers
Martha Saucedo, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
Beth Zeidler Schreiter, Access Community Health Centers
Beth Zeidler Schreiter, Access Community Health Centers
Description
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.
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Grasp the unique dynamics within a diverse workforce and the leadership role in validating these experiences for organizational growth.
Objective 2
Identify actionable steps to empower professionals of color, focusing on accessibility and career advancement.
Objective 3
Understand how a diverse workforce fosters community trust and offers critical insights that drive better decisions and innovation.
Content Reference 1
Jackson, T. R., & Ahmed, S. Y. (2022). Diversity Empowerment in the Workforce: Leadership Strategies for Change. New York, NY: Harmony Press.
Content Reference 2
Liu, C., & Garcia, P. (2023). Overcoming Barriers: A Guide to Supporting Professionals of Color. Boston, MA: Beacon Academic Publishing.
Content Reference 3
Patel, V., & Thompson, L. (2021). Community Trust and Organizational Innovation: The Impact of Workforce Diversity. San Francisco, CA: Pacifica Press.
CEUs and CME
1 CEU/CME; 1 Cultural Competency Credit