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August, 2020
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ATD & MOBILE SHRM PARTNERSHIP ATD Chattanooga recently partnered with Mobile SHRM to host a group of panelists on Erasing Barriers To Success & Creating Inclusive Organizations. Kashun Parks, an ATD Chattanooga member and past president was one of those panelists, and speaks on that discussion here. | Through Partnerships
On July 23rd, I had the honor of sharing the virtual stage with a very talented group of professionals at the Mobile SHRM Town Hall to discuss racial and social unrest and how to erase barriers to success and create inclusive organizations. This 2-hour town hall touched on topics such as defining racism, breaking down barriers, diversity programs, and communicating about diversity. Each panelist had an opportunity to discuss their presented topic and share from their expertise and experience how they have navigated these conversations in their businesses. I couldn’t begin to recount to you the many vital insights and knowledge gained from this panel. Still, I can tell you this was the beginning of some much-needed conversations about how professionals like you can—and should—handle these topics in your business and even in your personal lives. Adrien Cordero, Director of Safety & Compliance for White-Spunner Construction, started our time off discussing all of the “isms” and how do we talk about these things in the workplace. I had the pleasure of leading a conversation around breaking down barriers and how to begin these tough conversations safely in the workplace. Our next panelist, Dr. Jamie Franco- Zamudio, professor at Spring Hill College, led a fascinating discussion around diversity programs and what to do to make them work within your organization. Mike Bruce, President and CEO of Sirius Technical Services, gave us insight and thought-provoking ideas around having positive conversations about diversity. Our final panelist, Travis Cummings, Reporter with WCRB TV (Channel 3) in Chattanooga, finished our time discussing his experiences, and the influence it has had on his work. We also had the opportunity to answer some challenging, well thought out questions from the audience.
giving others a safe space to share their feelings
This experience was beneficial to me, as I navigate these conversations in my own business and professional life. One of the resounding themes of the 2 hours we spend together was the idea around empathy. To understand how someone is feeling about an experience they have dealt with, we must learn how to relate to how they feel without the benefit of having that experience ourselves. This is so important not only in our places of employment but in everyday life. Listening to others, having empathy, and giving others a safe space to share their feelings is a healthy start to breaking down barriers and creating inclusive organizations. Kashun Parks President and Founder Propel Higher Consulting |
If you are living and breathing in the world today, you know that there are several challenges facing the business world. Not only are we dealing with an unprecedented pandemic, but we are also battling social injustices. This is a sensitive topic that has been an issue for a long time, but has begun to retake the limelight in the United States. Should we discuss this and other barriers in the workplace? It is my opinion that we can and we should.
Robin Nunley
"Volunteers are essential for any nonprofit to achieve the organization's mission. I am passionate about ATD's mission of connecting talent and resources, investing in skills development, and working to build Chattanooga area's workforce, and I felt this was a small way that I could give back to an organization that has already given so much to me."
Krantzsy Boursiquot
"I choose to volunteer because of its dualistic benefits: it helps my skill sets as well as I am helping answer a need."
ATD CHATTANOOGA: THIS STRANGE NEW NORMAL
A Financial Review
Like for many all across America, COVID-19 significantly impacted the operations of ATD Chattanooga. As an organization built around networking and eductaional in-person speaker presentations, ATD Chattanooga had to pivot and do so quickly. Part of this adjustment was, of course, bumpy. No events, in-person or virtual, occurred during the month March. The financial review, scheduled to take place in take place in the first Quarter, was not completed until the second Quarter. Without scheduled events, incoming streams of revenue decreased. However, the Financial Review was successfully completed in July and found our Chapter remains stable.
ATD Chattanooga adapted to the change and embraced the strange new normal that is the year 2020. ATD Chattanooga continues to host virtual events, open to both members and guests. Many of these events are in partnership with Mobile SHRM, allowing the organizations and their members to expand and strengthen their professional relationships and skills. In general, ATD Chattanooga continues to offer programs to its members in an effort to continue to fulfill the mission promised to its members.
Throughout the next part of 2020, ATD Chattanooga promises to continue this effort, and embraces the change and adaptation that this year has compelled. It recognizes the challenges that each of its members—and the community at large— faces during these trying times. ATD Chattanooga will continue to connect talent and resources, invest in skills development, and work to build the Chattanooga area's workforce.
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Career Growth and Educational Opportunities
Networking and Events
| The 1-2-3 Punch of Impactful Presentations | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 (11:30AM) Leading Through Crisis & Ambiguity | Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (11:30AM) Emerging Strategically: Growing into a New Normal | Thursday, September 17, 2020 (11:30AM) Engineered to Speak | Thursday, October 8, 2020 (11:30AM EDT) Design Thinking Sprint - "Mini-Hackathon" | Thursday, October 15, 2020 (11:30AM) Build Social Capital & Creating Success by Abundance | Thursday, November 12, 2020 (11:30AM) Flip The Script Concept Clarity | Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (11:30AM) Framing for Relevance: How to Design for Skill Transfer | Thursday, December 10, 2020 (11:30) In partnership with Mobile SHRM, all programs have been submitted to SHRM-PDC AND HRCI recertification credit.
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