We're LIVE with @KafrissenKai @EquitySupt1 @DrArtMcCoy @teresa_lance. Join us here: bit.ly/2Vq7zDi Or follow along in this thread ⤵️ #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE #DEI 
@KafrissenKai & @EquitySupt1 with a warm welcome to all 💜 Dennis opens with wise advice from a mentor: "As a leader, stay far enough ahead so that your people know you are leading, but stay close enough that you are accessible" #TeVirtualEvents #BringPeopleTogether
@EquitySupt1 These #DEI conversations are so difficult and can quickly gain the wrong kind of attention. Dennis explains his own experience of safety being compromised for having these conversations. Cadence matters when reaching out to have these conversations!
@teresa_lance - Her & @EquitySupt1 met on Twitter! Great story of her reaching out for help 💜 @teresa_lance knew if she showed up in a new school district pointing out the glaring inequities it would turn people off. She started by asking questions. #BringPeopleTogether #DEI
@teresa_lance asked the same questions to a variety of people in power:
What the are the strengths?
What are the opportunities?
What are the greatest inequities in our district?
No commonality - All different answers, so she continued to ask the questions & dug into the DATA.
What the are the strengths?
What are the opportunities?
What are the greatest inequities in our district?
No commonality - All different answers, so she continued to ask the questions & dug into the DATA.
@teresa_lance found a lack of safe spaces for BiPOC so she helped to create these safes spaces, these communities. Many communities #bringpeopletogether and relate to each other. Including a white allyship group. There are good people who want to do this good work!
@DrArtMcCoy - If you are doing this hard work, you are a warrior against Ignorance and Apathy!
It's not #DEI It's DIE because if you don't have #Diversity #Inclusion & #Equity, people & community dies. 💜
It's not #DEI It's DIE because if you don't have #Diversity #Inclusion & #Equity, people & community dies. 💜
Powerful opening from our speakers and host, and now we are #crowdsourcing thoughts and questions from our attendees to drive the agenda for the second half of this event. #CommunityEngagement #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents
@KafrissenKai - Quiet Leadership - Not easy for everyone! This means not talking for our 4 minutes except to encourage attendees to move on to the star step. In less than 4 minutes we had 500 connections and opportunities to learn from each other! #TeVirtualEvents
Now @EquitySupt1 @teresa_lance & @DrArtMcCoy each get an opportunity to offer their perspectives on the top thoughts. @EquitySupt1 The conversation can be more about the questions than it is about the answers! Honour perspectives of others, and make actions socially constructive.
@teresa_lance - 1) The data doesn’t lie! 📈
2) Don’t get stuck. If people aren’t agreeing with you - don’t let them slow you down, don't get stuck, keep that momentum going! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE
2) Don’t get stuck. If people aren’t agreeing with you - don’t let them slow you down, don't get stuck, keep that momentum going! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE
Concrete ways of how Thoughtexchange has supported your work? Tangible tools?
@EquitySupt1 Cadence matters. Questions matter! You need to be asking the right questions. Engage as many voices as possible! @EquitySupt1 reflects on starting these conversations sooner.
@EquitySupt1 Cadence matters. Questions matter! You need to be asking the right questions. Engage as many voices as possible! @EquitySupt1 reflects on starting these conversations sooner.
Tangible tools? @teresa_lance - Make sure #DEI is on the agenda EVERY week. Keep it fresh in people's minds & hearts. Teresa knows the value of anonymity (safe space) provided by Thoughtexchange. Likert scales - you don’t get the true testimony! 💜 #TeVE #BringPeopleTogether
@DrArtMcCoy - DO tanks 💥 vs THINK tanks 🤔
Having these conversations is part of the DO tank! Sharing thoughts around #DEI is essential. Meet the need at the speed of the need ⚡️. CRITICAL needs have to move faster, not waiting for the next board meeting. #BringPeopleTogether
Having these conversations is part of the DO tank! Sharing thoughts around #DEI is essential. Meet the need at the speed of the need ⚡️. CRITICAL needs have to move faster, not waiting for the next board meeting. #BringPeopleTogether
A follow up event to maintain momentum and take ACTION - Our next #TeMasterClass will show you how to have these conversations using #Thoughtexchange platform. Register here: bit.ly/2JAYNzR #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE
Another event not to be missed - "Establishing Working Definitions on Your #Equity Journey" to help you avoid different meanings for different people. Take action! Register here: bit.ly/36x5Br5
That's all for today! Stay tuned for the replay ⏯️, it's worth a watch! We can't possibly capture all of the amazing sentiment & passion from today in this tweet storm 🌩️ Thank you to our attendees, speakers and hosts for joining us today! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents
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