You’ve been asked by an educational organization (e.g., university, school district, educational program or conference) to deliver a 15 to 20-minute keynote speaker presentation. Your video recorded presentation should include a slide deck. The focus of the presentation is for leaders exploring the conditions for all to thrive in work environments where DEI and social justice are the foundation. Include strategies to reduce or eliminate systemic barriers that may prevent these conditions in your presentation. You may use Kaltura, PowerPoint, Google slides, Prezi, Emaze, screencasting, Zoom, or other presentation software to create and record your video presentation.
Be sure your keynote presentation includes the following:
Introduce yourself and your purpose for speaking (identify the focus of your talk).
Explain the relationship between diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Discuss how dispositions impact DEI and social justice in an educational organization.
Synthesize the relationship between DEI, social justice, and emotional intelligence.
Include qualitative and quantitative data related to DEI and leadership (you may use data gleaned from your work environment and/or data from scholarly research).
Justify the significance of reflective practice on leadership styles and organizational conditions.
End with an engaging conclusion or call to action.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: Fostering Thriving Work Environments Rooted in DEI and Social Justice
Subtitle: A Guide for Leaders
Presenter: [Your Name]
Affiliation: [Your Organization]
Date: November 23, 2023
Slide 2: Introduction
Purpose of the Presentation:
To explore the conditions necessary for all individuals to thrive in work environments where diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and social justice form the foundation.
Key Focus:
Slide 3: Defining DEI and Social Justice
Diversity:
Equity:
Inclusion:
Social Justice:
Slide 4: Dispositions and DEI in Educational Organizations
Dispositions:
Impact of Dispositions on DEI:
Slide 5: Emotional Intelligence and DEI Leadership
Emotional Intelligence (EI):
Significance of EI for DEI Leadership:
Slide 6: Quantitative Data on DEI and Leadership
Study 1:
Study 2:
Slide 7: Qualitative Data on DEI and Leadership
Case Study 1:
Case Study 2:
Slide 8: Reflective Practice for Leadership Development
Reflective Practice:
Significance of Reflective Practice for DEI Leadership:
Slide 9: Strategies to Reduce Systemic Barriers
1. Conduct Regular DEI Audits:
2. Implement Unbiased Hiring and Promotion Practices:
3. Provide DEI Training and Education:
4. Create Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):
5. Establish a Strong DEI Feedback Mechanism:
Slide 10: Conclusion and Call to Action
Conclusion:
Call to Action: