Julian Allen
Innovation Architect,
University of Maryland Global Campus
Diversity and Inclusivity
Monday, July 22, 2019 | 3:30PM–4:45PM MT | Grand Ballroom A, second level
Session Type:
General Session
The customers, clients, colleagues, and stakeholders of learning technology solutions are diverse, comprising various age groups and demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Technology leaders must provide services and solutions that address the diverse needs of these heterogeneous populations. We'll discuss the significance that diversity and inclusivity can play in contributing to productivity, creativity, and innovation in an organization and the importance of having a team of individuals with varying perspectives and life experiences. We'll also discover and discuss ways to build a more diverse staff, create a welcoming environment for all employees, and build community through deliberately fostering inclusive organizational practices.
Learning Objectives: Understand the obvious and not-so-obvious personal, situational, and organizational factors that contribute to diversity * Value the connection between diversity, creativity, and productivity * Create an environment that welcomes a diversity of people and practices and encourages constant employee participation and inclusion of a wide variety of ideas
