Allyship training invites and encourages people who have privilege, advantage, and status to use those assets to improve workplace equity. Research shows that allyship training produces a range of benefits for workers in marginalized groups–reduced stress, increased happiness, and higher productivity.
The focus of these workshops will be to help participants understand the importance of allyship, their roles as allies, how to integrate creativity into their allyship practice, and how to implement allyship in the workplace. The workshops will focus on practical skills and behaviors, not changing ideology or belief systems.
Program Details
The Allyship Series includes four workshops, and participants may register for individual workshops for $30 each or for the entire series for $100. The first three workshops will be presented in hybrid format (Zoom and in-person), though participants are strongly encouraged to attend in-person to get the full benefit of the experience, and the last workshop will be presented in-person only.
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Session Descriptions
Allyship Skills (hybrid) | Wednesday, July 24 9-10:30 am | Bloch Executive Hall 414 + Zoom ($30)
This session is a fun introduction to the tenets and practice of allyship. It is a richly engaging experience that focuses on common scenarios and practical allyship skills. Through small-group activities, discussion, and games, participants explore potential ways for allies to take action.
Allyship Language (hybrid) | Thursday, August 22 9-10:30 am | Bloch Executive Hall 414 + Zoom ($30)
This workshop dives into the importance of language as a key skill of allyship. We explore the ways that language changes, how it shapes organizational culture, how it communicates belonging or exclusion, and best practices for organizational and interpersonal communication.
Allyship Action (hybrid) | Wednesday, September 25 9-10:30 am | Bloch Executive Hall 414 + Zoom ($30)
This workshop gives participants a framework for developing a personalized action plan to become more active and effective allies.
Innovation for Inclusion (In-person only) | Thursday, October 24 9-10:30 am | Bloch Executive Hall 212 ($30)
In the final session of this series, participants will tackle real opportunities and issues within their own organizations. We will provide a problem-solving framework and tools for them to generate ideas and pilot solutions.
Register for all four sessions in the series ($100)
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These programs are funded in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. ALLY LAB is responsible for the program content.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy:
Full refunds will be given when cancellations are made at least five working days before the first session. A $15 cancellation fee will be deducted from refunds when notification occurs fewer than five working days before the sessions begins. No refunds will be made after the session has begun. You may transfer your registration by contacting MCNL at (816) 235-5720 or lauferc@umkc.edu
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