September 9th, 2009
…lecture series sponsored by University of Nebraska at Omaha and open to students, staff, faculty and the general public:
NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSITY
What is Diversity and Why Does it Matter?
September 23rd 1:00-2:00pm
Despite all of the rhetoric and static about “celebrating” and “embracing” diversity, there is a still a great deal of confusion about what diversity means and why it matters to organizations and communities. At the same time, diversity is becoming increasingly important as a driver for learning, problem solving and creativity. Please attend this interactive, engaging and informative session to help re-set the diversity conversation for the 21st century. This impact session will examine:
- what diversity is
- what the impacts of diversity are
- how human nature can inform our approach to diversity
Do Great Minds Really Think Alike?
October 15th 10:00-11:00am
Cognitive diversity may very well be the most under appreciated form of diversity. As creativity and innovation become critical for more and more organizations, industries and even communities, the significance of understanding different thinking styles grows…because innovation happens where differences intersect. Register today for this timely and valuable look at cognitive diversity. This impact session will examine:
- how innovation happens
- the value of different thinking styles
- how to bring different thinking styles together
A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Rely On…Sometimes!
November 5th 1:00 – 2:00pm
While discussions of diversity, inclusion and culture often end up as debates about good people vs. bad people, there is much more to the story. There certainly are people in the world with bad intentions, but there are significantly more people with good intentions that may often be influenced by stereotypical ideas and images…whether they know it or not. With powerful insights from brain science and the field of social psychology this session will help you avoid relying too heavily on what you “think you know.” This impact session will examine:
- the science behind stereotypes
- key social and relational dynamics (cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, etc.)
- simple tools for making relationships / interactions more authentic