Special Encore Presentation: Inclusion and Cultural Competence in the Workplace: Journey through the eyes and experience of 2011 ADVANCE Participants
September 26, 2012
Hosted by Dr. Sheryl White, with Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard
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Episode Description
The ADVANCE, a cultural competence institute for leaders, focused on dialogue and interaction for developing diversity and competency for leaders. This show highlights insights from 2011 ADVANCE participants from the East Coast, West Coast and Midwest. Participants will share insights gained from engaging in the ADVANCE forum. Does race continue to matter and be an issue in America? Systems, power, and culture - Can one have an inclusive workforce in the midst of a hierarchical organization? What does identity education and personality have to do with cultural competence? What does an inclusive culture look-like and how does one go about leading and sustaining culture change? Can you change the culture without changing the people? Dr. G and participants from the 2011 ADVANCE will share answers to these questions and much more. Guest on today’s show include 2011 participants: Mindy Mulligan, San Diego; Troy Bell, Beverly Hill, CA; George Dywer, Santee, CA; Leslie King, Lynchburg, VA; Dr. Alfonso Rodriguez, San Diego, CA; and Evonda Thomas, Evanston, Illinois.
Leadership Matters
Wednesday at 2 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
Leadership Matters, the forum of choice for current and emerging public and nonprofit leaders. Dr. Sheryl White and Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard, along with their guests, explore practical tips for issues management, human capital strategies, and improving leadership effectiveness. Leadership Matters, your forum for Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
Dr. Sheryl White, with Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard
Dr. Sheryl White, a cultural psychologist, brings over 20 years of experience providing leadership, workforce, and organization development consulting, training, and coaching services to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit corporations worldwide. Dr. White, the Vice President of Training and Organization Development at Neighborhood House Association (NHA) in San Diego, CA and is also the founder of NHA’s social enterprise, InnoVisions, which provides professional, leadership, and organization development services to other organizations. Since 1999, Dr. White has served as an executive coach and facilitator with the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. White is passionate about helping people work better, and better together.
Undraye Howard is vice president of the Center on Leadership at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities. He also is an adjunct professor at several universities, where he teaches courses on youth, work development, leadership, communication practices and processes, and effectiveness in the human services world. Howard holds master’s in communication with an emphasis in training and development from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree.
