Passport to DEI Our Suite of Training Offerings

Passport to DEI (Our Suite of Training Offerings)

DEI Strategy DEI Statement: We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects our differences and unique learning styles. Everyone is welcome here. Everyone has access to our collections, programs and services. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of a culture- where all dimensions of diversity are accepted, valued and utilized—where we all thrive and belong. 2

The World of Grey Building Relationship Currency Becoming Better Acquainted w/ Policies and Procedures Overview: Discussing current and practical employee relations scenarios that really make you think! Supervisors address in a group setting. Overview: Why relationship currency matters to you in your role at Richland Library? Overview: "We don’t always know what we don’t know. " It is either rule or law. These are the policies that Richland Library lives by… Objective: • Learn, create share practical examples of day-to-day case studies focused on DEI Objectives: • What are the key factors to building relation currency? • The different strategies to build relationship currency with your peers, leadership and key stakeholders Objectives: • Focusing on the policies and procedures that supervisors say are important. • Providing supervisors with tools to be more effective Time: 60 minutes Time: 90 minutes 3

Harassment Free Workplace Overview: Understanding our policies to provide a safe and harmonious work environment Richland Library Diversity Strategic Plan Diversity Quiz Overview: We thrive and belong because we bring our difference every day; and we know our difference matter Overview: A fun and interactive exercise to see just how much you know about “everyday” diversity Objective: • Becoming more acquainted with “must know” • Our DEI efforts strengthen our people, resources including the supervisor manual, culture, and communities sexual harassment, antidiscrimination, EEO policies, and other state/local/federal laws Time: 120 minutes Time: 60 minutes Objective: • Work in teams to leverage each other’s knowledge and diverse perspectives to “pass” the quiz Time: 5 minutes 4

Micro. Triggers™ Breaking Biases The Future of Diversity Overview: Understanding the business impact of micromessages to our bottom-line Overview: We all have biases and should be aware of how they can undermine our goals for creating an inclusive environment Overview: 75% of the workforce will be Millennials and Gen Z by 2025. What is the future of diversity and inclusion? Objectives: • The impact of subtle behaviors on individual, team and business performance • Recognizing your role and responsibilities associated with creating a diverse and inclusive work environment Objectives: • Recognize the impact of our biased behavior • Avoid bias in the hiring process and decision making • Interactive activities and "tricky" videos will keep you on your toes Objectives: • Learn the difference between diversity, equity and inclusion • Discuss how diversity contributes to the bottom line • How these new generations will change the world Time: 90 minutes Time: Half day Time: 60 minutes 5

Managing Across Generations (Here comes Gen Z) Overview: Understanding the different strategies to create high performing teams with multiple generations GEMS Overview: Richland Library ensures that we “Give Employees and Managers a Say” Top 10 Companies + Richland Library Overview: Glassdoor announced their Top 10 Places to Work Objectives: Objective: • Understand appreciate age diversity • Facilitate two-way discussions to hear • Learn practical ideas on how to attract, diverse perspectives and increase DEI motivate, and keep great employees of all age conversations groups in the Extension organization Objectives • What offerings does Richland Library share with these top companies? Time: 90 minutes Time: 30 minutes Time: 120 minutes 6

Succession Planning Becoming a Better Supervisor Overview: We are building a robust succession planning program that aligns current talent development with future leadership needs Overview: Gain an awareness of the many roles you play as a supervisor and coach Objectives: • Richland Library identifies and fosters the next generation of leaders through mentoring, training and stretch assignments, so they are ready to take the helm when the time comes Objectives: • Increase your confidence addressing policies and employee relations issues • Reflect and identify opportunities for your personal growth • Explore ways to build trust and communicate with your diverse teams Time: Half day Time: Full day LGBTQUIA+ Overview: Membership status in the LGBTQIA+ community is often invisible. By creating an inclusive environment where people can feel free to disclose their true identities – including LGBTQIA+ status – we can engage all employees and improve our talent outcomes Objectives In this session, we share our progress in three primary areas for attracting, selecting, retaining diverse employees: raising awareness, mitigating hostility, developing internal networks and community partnerships Time: 90 minutes 7

DEI – Enhancing our Culture with Thoughtful Recognition Interviewing with a Diverse Lens Overview: Employee recognition and appreciation strategies A toolkit to help guide and support the are vital to engage and retain diverse employees recruitment and hiring of more diverse employees Connect for Success Overview: Learn connecting styles to make workplace relationships work for you Objectives: • Creating and maintaining a sustainable culture recognizing difference • Learn how to create and maintain a sustainable culture recognizing difference • Understanding the startling trends and statistics of what matters to employees Objective: Objectives: To uncover various barriers in the recruiting • Sharpen your self-awareness using and hiring process. Review and share tips on connecting style survey and exercises how to improve the selection process • Receive a roadmap for engaging people and attract a pool of diverse candidates across all styles Time: 90 minutes Time: 120 minutes Time: 90 minutes 8