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Diversity is an ongoing commitment, fostering inclusivity requires continuous effort & awareness. Let's make #WordCamps more representative & inclusive!
#RepresentationMatters #WordPress
A 🧵 following up the #WCLisboa #Diversity panel w/ @zetaraffix & @JhamileAbuabara
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#RepresentationMatters #WordPress
A 🧵 following up the #WCLisboa #Diversity panel w/ @zetaraffix & @JhamileAbuabara
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🌟 Proactive Outreach & Engagement:
Reach out to underrepresented communities, organizations and individuals, encouraging them to submit talk proposals and participate in the speaker selection process to amplify diverse voices on stage!
#UnderrepresentedInTech
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Reach out to underrepresented communities, organizations and individuals, encouraging them to submit talk proposals and participate in the speaker selection process to amplify diverse voices on stage!
#UnderrepresentedInTech
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💪 Mentorship Programs:
Establish #Mentorship programs to support and guide individuals from underrepresented groups who are interested in speaking at #WordCamps. Pair them with experienced speakers who can provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the process.
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Establish #Mentorship programs to support and guide individuals from underrepresented groups who are interested in speaking at #WordCamps. Pair them with experienced speakers who can provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the process.
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🎤 Diverse Speaker Panels:
Strive for diverse speaker panels that represent a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise. Actively seek out speakers from underrepresented groups and prioritize #Inclusivity in the selection. #InclusivePanels #DiverseVoices
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Strive for diverse speaker panels that represent a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise. Actively seek out speakers from underrepresented groups and prioritize #Inclusivity in the selection. #InclusivePanels #DiverseVoices
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🤚Remove Bias:
Have open and proactive (!) conversations, share and listen! This can help identify #UnconsciousBias that may unintentionally impact #SpeakerSelection. There's also training in that sense.
Just a blind selection doesn't do the trick and may harm diversity.
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Have open and proactive (!) conversations, share and listen! This can help identify #UnconsciousBias that may unintentionally impact #SpeakerSelection. There's also training in that sense.
Just a blind selection doesn't do the trick and may harm diversity.
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🏳️🌈Diversity starts on the inside:
Having a diverse organizing team can play a vital role in encouraging more diverse speakers to apply.
When the org team itself reflects diversity, it sends a powerful message of inclusivity and representation. #RepresentationMatters
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Having a diverse organizing team can play a vital role in encouraging more diverse speakers to apply.
When the org team itself reflects diversity, it sends a powerful message of inclusivity and representation. #RepresentationMatters
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🤝 Supportive Environment:
Create a supportive and welcoming environment for diverse speakers by providing resources (ex. slide decks) and guidance (ex. speaking techniques) throughout their speaking journey.
#SpeakerSupport #Empowerment #WordPress
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Create a supportive and welcoming environment for diverse speakers by providing resources (ex. slide decks) and guidance (ex. speaking techniques) throughout their speaking journey.
#SpeakerSupport #Empowerment #WordPress
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🌍 Understand Regional & Local Context:
Diversity is multifaceted and can differ significantly across the globe. By initiating proactive conversations and keeping an open/curious mind, we can identify unique challenges & opportunities.
#GlobalDiversity #LocalCommunities
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Diversity is multifaceted and can differ significantly across the globe. By initiating proactive conversations and keeping an open/curious mind, we can identify unique challenges & opportunities.
#GlobalDiversity #LocalCommunities
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🔁 Collaborative Feedback:
Encourage attendees to provide constructive feedback on speaker performances and content. This feedback can help speakers improve and grow, while also ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and respected. #FeedbackMatters #InclusiveGrowth
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Encourage attendees to provide constructive feedback on speaker performances and content. This feedback can help speakers improve and grow, while also ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and respected. #FeedbackMatters #InclusiveGrowth
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💼 Speaker Funds:
Provide or refer to existing funds specifically aimed at supporting speakers from #underrepresented groups, covering travel expenses & accommodation. This reduces financial barriers and empowers a more diverse range of voices.
#InclusiveOpportunities
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Provide or refer to existing funds specifically aimed at supporting speakers from #underrepresented groups, covering travel expenses & accommodation. This reduces financial barriers and empowers a more diverse range of voices.
#InclusiveOpportunities
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What we do at @yoast:
The Yoast Diversity fund is empowering underrepresented people to attend #WordCamps worldwide. We aim to create more inclusive spaces where everyone's voice can be heard. 💪
#RepresentationMatters #WCLisboa #Yoast
👉 yoast.com/yoast-diversit…
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The Yoast Diversity fund is empowering underrepresented people to attend #WordCamps worldwide. We aim to create more inclusive spaces where everyone's voice can be heard. 💪
#RepresentationMatters #WCLisboa #Yoast
👉 yoast.com/yoast-diversit…
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The Yoast Care fund rewards and highlights individual contributions, fostering a supportive environment for all.
Learn more: yoast.com/about-us/commu…
#SustainableContribution #Yoast #WordPress #5FTF
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Learn more: yoast.com/about-us/commu…
#SustainableContribution #Yoast #WordPress #5FTF
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Other useful links and resources 👇
Find diverse speakers and potential mentors for your #WordPress events, podcasts, shows and more:
wpspeakers.com
@michelleames
Find diverse speakers and potential mentors for your #WordPress events, podcasts, shows and more:
wpspeakers.com
@michelleames
Diverse Speaker Training Group
#WPDiversity #WordPress @jillbinder
make.wordpress.org/community/hand…
#WPDiversity #WordPress @jillbinder
make.wordpress.org/community/hand…
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