AAAA 2012 Webinar Series
AAAA 2012 Webinar Series
April 2012 Webinar
MicroTriggers - Little Things Big Impact® (AAAA Webinar)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Genesys Conferencing Webinar
Room entrance begins at 1:45 PM (Eastern Time)
Presenter: Janet Crenshaw Smith
Webinar
Registration Link: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1080951
Presented by: Janet Crenshaw Smith
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
MicroTriggers – Little Things Big Impact®
Does this scenario sound familiar? During a meeting, you offer an idea that is ignored. The conversation continues. Two minutes later, one of your peers poses the same idea. Everyone says, “Great idea!” No one notices that it was indeed YOUR idea, not his. If this kind of thing happens to you once in a while, then it’s no big deal. But if it is a pattern, the impact is harmful.
Ivy Planning Group began capturing data in the ‘90s to measure the presence and impact of the subtle behaviors that we call MicroTriggers. The most common behaviors are described in the book, 58 Little Things That have a Big Impact: What’s Your MicroTrigger®? A subtle message (spoken or unspoken) that is very offensive to one person may be insignificant to another. MicroTriggers are the messages that matter most to an individual, driving a specific action.
This interactive session, which has been enjoyed by Fortune 500, government and nonprofit organizations, will increase awareness of subtle behaviors in the workplace and marketplace.
Participants will explore the impact of micro-messages on their interpersonal relationships, their individual and a company’s productivity. Participants will identify their personal MicroTriggers, the factors that influence their intensity, and the skills to drive individual and group performance.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this session, participants will be able to:- Define micro-messages and micro-inequities
- Identify their personal MicroTriggers
- Understand the impact of subtle behaviors on them, their workplace and the company
- Understand their roles and responsibilities as sender, receiver and/or observer of MicroTriggers
Webinar Agenda
- Define Micro-messages
- Identify Personal MicroTriggers: Interactive Exercise
- Understanding The Business Impact: The Bottom-line
- Roles and Responsibilities in addressing Micro Triggers: Scenarios and Vignettes
- Your Action Plan - What To Do Next?
Janet Crenshaw Smith
Janet Crenshaw Smith is cofounder and President of Ivy Planning Group (Ivy), a 22-year-old management consulting and training company that specializes in diversity, strategy and change management. Ivy is recognized as one of the Top 50 minority-owned companies by DiversityBusiness.com; Black Enterprise Magazine Emerging Company of the Year Finalist; and received the Working Woman magazine Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Ms. Smith was honored as one of the Top 25 Consultants of 2011 by Consulting Magazine, 2011 Diversity Executive of the Year by the Minority Enterprise Advocate magazine, “Diversity Pioneer” by Profiles in Diversity Journal. Minority Business & Professionals Network, Inc. named Ms. Smith one of “Fifty Influential Minorities in Business”. Profiles in Diversity Journal featured her in its Women of Initiative issue naming her one of “47 Women Worth Watching.” She has testified before U.S. Congressional Subcommittees as an expert on performance, diversity and inclusion.
Ms. Smith is author of the popular 58 Little Things That Make a Big Impact: The MicroTrigger Book and The Diversity Action Book: 143 Things To Go Do. Smith is an engaging speaker and is frequently quoted in national publications on the topics of diversity, change management, and leadership. She and her husband are profiled in DreamMakers: Putting Vision & Values to Work, a book that chronicles how leading edge organizations are able to succeed and realize their vision and values. Janet and Gary Smith, founders of Ivy Planning Group, are profiled for building a premier strategy firm - one of the leading Black-owned consulting firms in the country.
Ms. Smith works directly with corporate CEOs, executive teams, agency administrators, and senior officials to build strategies, facilitate challenging discussions, and achieve the organization’s vision. Ivy’s clients include MetLife, L’Oreal, Marsh & McLennan Companies, International Paper, UBS Investment Bank, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Deloitte Consulting, Herman Miller, Freddie Mac, Meadwestvaco, Verizon, Viacom, Lockheed Martin, Ameriprise, Miller Coors, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Scripps Networks, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Government Accountability Office, U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of the Treasury.
A native of Chicago’s south side, Janet received her Bachelor's degree from Harvard University in Psychology and Social Relations. She started her professional career at IBM Corporation where she held a number of marketing and management positions including Manager of Executive Consulting Services.
Ms. Smith serves on the Governing Group of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), served as Vice Chair of the National Women’s Business Center, Association of African American Harvard Alumni (AAAHA), strategic planning board of the Rainbow PUSH/Wall Street Project, Vistage, SHRM, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), VisArts Metropolitan Center for the Arts, the International Society for Strategic Management and Planning, Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), National Association of Women Business Owners, and Potomac Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Ms. Smith lives in Maryland with her husband and business partner, Gary A. Smith Sr. They have three sons. She is a member of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. where she is Vice Chair of the Women’s Ministry.
January 2012 Webinar
EEO and Affirmative Action: Updates to Keep You in Compliance in 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Genesys Conferencing Webinar
Room entrance begins at 1:45 PM (Eastern Time)
Presenter: Julia Mendez, CAAP, PHR, CELS
Webinar
Registration Link: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1043674
Presented by: Julia Mendez, CAAP, PHR, CELS
Thursday, January 26, 2012 – 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Since 2009 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the U.S. Department of Labor have embarked on ambitious compliance and regulatory agendas. As the number of discrimination charges has increased, so have the number of investigations closed by the EEOC and compliance reviews and administrative complaints initiated by the OFCCP. The agencies' regulatory agendas have been equally ambitious, culminating in the OFCCP's recent publication of proposed regulations and goals for individuals with disabilities. This webinar will provide an update regarding the compliance and enforcement activities of the EEOC and the Department of Labor/OFCCP and will offer compliance tips and best practices for employers and EEO professionals.
The Presenter:
Julia Mendez, CAAP, PHR, CELS
Julia Méndez is Principal Business Consultant for the Workforce Compliance and Diversity Solutions division of Peoplefluent’s New Orleans office. Ms. Méndez’s current duties include overseeing the training programs for customers as well as creating content and delivering training in areas such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA) compliance, EEO-1, VETS-100A, web accessibility for persons with disabilities, and reviewing responsibilities of AA and EEO to management. She also has 16 years experience in assisting clients through OFCCP compliance reviews, and offering technical assistance both to clients and internal customers. Her duties also include overseeing the New EEOSource website and publication and also serves as the Diversity Chairperson for the Workforce Compliance and Diversity Solutions. She has also been invited to speak at national, regional and local conferences on topics such as new veteran classifications, EEO-1 and VETS-100A requirements, web accessibility for persons with disabilities, preparing for an OFCCP compliance review, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Diversity legal requirements.
Ms. Méndez is a graduate of University of New Orleans where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration. She also holds a Professional in Human Resources certification from the Society of Human Resource Management since 1998, is a Certified Employment Law Specialist from Columbia Southern University, and is a Certified Affirmative Action Professional from the American Association for Affirmative Action.
February 2012 Webinar
Title VI Compliance for Colleges and Universities
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Genesys Conferencing Webinar
Room entrance begins at 1:45 PM (Eastern Time)
Presenter: Seena Foster, J.D.
Webinar
Registration Link: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1044283
Title VI Compliance for Colleges and Universities
Colleges and universities who are recipients of federal financial assistance must comply with many federal equal opportunity (EO) statutes including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin by recipients of federal financial assistance. This law and its accompanying regulations are enforced by federal agencies that award grants of assistance, including the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
The webinar will cover the panoply of issues that colleges and universities must address in order to be in compliance with Title VI, beginning with an overview of the statute, coverage, the breadth of issues included from admissions to athletics, types of adverse actions, and complaint investigations. Hostile environment and bullying as matters prohibited by Title VI will also be addressed. In addition the webinar will cover preventative measures and responsibilities of faculty, staff and students.
Presented by: Seena Foster, J.D.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
The Presenter:
Seena Foster, J.D.
Seena Foster received her Juris Doctorate from The George Washington University Law School. She is a Partner of Title VI Consulting, LLP in Alexandria, Virginia and is the author of Civil Rights Investigations Under the Workforce Investment Act and Other Title VI-Related Laws: From Intake to Final Determination. Her book was judged by a panel of industry experts as a Finalist in the 2011 USA Best Books Awards, sponsored by USA Book News.With a passion for ensuring nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, she offers guidance related to compliance with Title VI-related laws through training and resource development. In 2007, Ms. Foster was certified as a mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court and later obtained "Federal Workplace Mediation" certification through the Northern Virginia Mediation Service. Presently, she volunteers at Carpenter's Shelter in Alexandria, Virginia and serves on its Development Committee. In addition, Ms. Foster serves on the Economic Opportunities Commission for Alexandria, Virginia, which addresses availability of housing and jobs for economically disadvantaged persons. And, she is a member of the Discrimination Law and Human Rights Law Committees of the International Bar Association. Finally, in November 2011, Ms. Foster was selected as a lifetime member of the Cambridge Who's Who among Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs based on her accomplishments, talents, and knowledge in the area of civil rights (see www.seenafoster.com).
For more information about Ms. Foster's book Civil Rights Investigations, click here: CivilRightsInvestigations.pdf
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