HomeMy WebLinkAbout00.a. Receive Training and Hold a discussion regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Page 1 of 3 Item a. CENTRALSAN jdf A- hom CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT June 5, 2023 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: KATIE YOUNG, SECRETARYOF THE DISTRICT REVIEWED BY: ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: RECEIVE TRAINING AND HOLD ADISCUSSION REGARDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) GUEST SPEAKER: BERNARDO FERDMAN, PH.D., FERDMAN CONSULTING The workshop will be dynamic and highly interactive. The following components and topics will be addressed: • Welcome/overview of goals and agenda/check-in • The "hove' of inclusion: Creating space and agreements for learning and working across differences • Exploring the "what, why, and how" of diversity, inclusion, and equity: Key concepts, challenges, and frameworks for inclusive leadership • Bringing DEI and inclusive leadership to life in the work of the Board: individual, group, and organizational components Note: No decisions or actions will be made or taken by the Board of Directors during this event. Strategic Plan re-In GOAL THREE: Workforce Diversity and Development Strategy 4- Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion GOAL FOUR: Governance and Fiscal Responsibility Strategy 1 - Promote and uphold ethical behavior, openness, and accessibility GOAL SEVEN: Innovation and Agility Strategy 3- Be adaptable, resilient, and responsive ATTACHMENTS: 1. DEI Agenda June 5, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 3 of 5 Page 2 of 3 FerdmanCONSULTING Supporting leaders&organizations in bringing inclusion to life https://ferdmanconsuiting.com CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP DIVERSITY, EQUITY,AND INCLUSION J U N E S,2023,10 AM-2 PM BERNARDO M. FERDMAN, PH.D. GOALS 1. To develop a shared understanding of diversity,equity,and inclusion (DEI) as these apply to Central San and its Board. 2. To deepen the Board's shared commitment to Central San's core value of diversity,equity, and inclusion and to the principles of equity and inclusion. 3. To discuss the implications of DEI for how the Board members work together. 4. To begin to map a collective path forward for the Board to continue to support DEI as a core value and practice at Central San. AGENDA The workshop will be dynamic and highly interactive.The following components and topics will be addressed: • Welcome/overview of goals and agenda/check-in • The"how"of inclusion: Creating space and agreements for learning and working across differences • Exploring the"what,why,and how"of diversity, inclusion,and equity: Key concepts, challenges,and frameworks for inclusive leadership • Bringing DEI and inclusive leadership to life in the work of the Board: individual,group,and organizational components PREPARATION The following resources may be helpful in preparing forthe workshop: 1. "Inclusion at Work" (https://bit.ty/SCP-Ferdman,4 min. read),short essay describing why inclusion and diversity matter for organizations,what they mean,and how to foster more inclusive workplaces. 2. "Inclusive Leadership" (https://bit.ty/Ferdman-Rice,2-min.video),excerpt from Rice University's Leading Workplace Diversity online short course,explaining the concept and practice of inclusive leadership. 3. "D&I Insights" (https://youtu.be/3Q WVYVJhZ4,3.5 min.),comments by Caroline Wanga, former VP Diversity& Inclusion,Target Corp. 4. "Inclusion: Balancing Comfort&Discomfort" (https://bit.ly/comfortvideo,2 min.),video explaining the role of both comfort and discomfort in fostering inclusion. 5. "Knowledge Nugget: Fostering Inclusive Leadership" (https://bit.ty/Ferdman-UN, 1 min.), video sharing some tips on how to cultivate an inclusive culture in your team and organization. Ferdman p. 1 of 2 CONSULTING June 5, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 4 of 5 Page 3 of 3 6. "Structural Racism" (https://youtu.be/10 8e0aiz8o,7-minute video, Othering&Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley),video explaining structural racism and how it differs from systemic, institutional,or interpersonal racism. The following resources can provide additional depth: 1. "How Diversity Makes Us Smarter," article in Scientific American by Katherine W. Phillips (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-diversity-makes-us-smarter) 2. "Inclusive Leadership:The Fulcrum of Inclusion,"chapter by B. Ferdman (Chapter 1 of Inclusive Leadership: Transforming Diverse Lives, Workplaces, and Societies, B. Ferdman,J. Prime,& R. Riggio, Eds.), https://bit.ty/inclusionfulcrumchapter. 3. "Conscious Actions for Inclusion:A Common Language to Drive Uncommon Results",article by Judith Katz&Frederick Miller(https://or hg acking.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/47a26- consciousactionsforinclusionar.pdf) Ferdman p.2 of 2 CONSULTING June 5, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 5 of 5