Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awareness Week
Event Details
NAA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week
October 16-20, 2023
The third annual NAA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Awareness Week, sponsored by Home Depot Pro, is back with an additional day of learning to further develop your knowledge and help you become a DE&I advocate and policy leader in the workplace and your community. Building on last year’s lessons of supporting an intergenerational workforce, uncovering microaggressions, promoting inclusivity and building a foundation for diversity, equity and inclusion, you’ll learn about taming toxicity at work, properly supporting DE&I Leaders, expanding your market share through accessibility, an affiliate DE&I framework and fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging with storytelling.
Each day, you’ll be guided by experts through online sessions that tie into the other lessons of the week, while also learning communication strategies from other rental housing professionals.
2023 NAA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week Webinar Schedule
The Taming of the Toxic Workplace Culture
Join our expert from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for a tactical session on the realities of burnout at work. Let’s define the differences between stress and burnout, while identifying key signs and causes of burnout. Discover practical ways to prevent it, support those working through it and help prioritize overall wellbeing.
Monday, October 16 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now
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Beyond a Title Change: The True “Ask” of DE&I Leaders
Acknowledging the need and appointing a principal are only the start of your organizations’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) journey. The work that it takes to develop a culture that embraces inclusion and belonging goes beyond the window dressing of a new title. Endowing these leaders and their teams with authority and resources to build out DE&I programs is a key strategic investment in the longevity of your enterprise. Sit down with DE&I Leaders, Crystal Dukes and Monica Frazier as we explore what it takes to genuinely support DE&I in the rental housing industry, consider the impact on DE&I leaders once their appointed and learn how to help them and your DE&I program thrive.
Tuesday, October 17 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now
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Expand Your Markets with Accessibility
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 33 years ago, the rental housing industry continues to struggle with moving beyond the legal compliance of checking the accessibility box. By reframing the lens of accessibility, our industry has a chance to expand our markets, innovate our communities and provide housing solutions that yield higher ROIs. Let’s have an open discussion, led by our expert panel, about the best ways to leverage accessibility and inclusion as competitive advantages. We’ll also examine our implicit biases during the decision-making process from the top down and find ways to budget for change while mitigating risk and liabilities.
Wednesday, October 18 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now
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An Affiliate Framework for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Let’s increase our awareness and form a better understanding of the impact on historically marginalized communities surrounding mental health challenges and substance use.
Thursday, October 19 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now
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Gather ‘Round: Fostering Belonging through Storytelling
The impact of storytelling is profound, from fireside chats to story time in the classroom to TV comedy specials, storytelling helps us feel seen, educates us on empathy and shines a light on universal human experiences, like fear and kindness. In the workplace, professional relationships and team building offers organizations the opportunity to facilitate constructive storytelling on impactful experiences that shape our colleagues’ careers and perspectives. This is the foundation for inclusion and belonging. Join our panel of rental housing experts as they explain how to provide productive and secure spaces to share stories about impactful experiences that help to shape your outlook. Through lunch and learns, employee resource groups (ERGs), cultural celebrations and genuine inquiries, we can build compassionate and respectful teams that foster growth and belonging.
Friday, October 20 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now