Smith Assembly is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. Inclusion Training Workshop (OAX) has been approved for 2.5 CPD Hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA) and has been approved for 2.5 Hours of CPD Credits in Ethics & Professional Responsibility by The Law Society of British Columbia.
Connect With Your Inner Child & Activate Your Creativity To Open Your Heart
Relax While Listening To Oaxacan Soundscape To Open Your Mind
Demystify Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, & Justice By Clarifying Each Of The Concepts + The Relationships Between Them To Enrich Your Understanding
Recognize The Relative Privileges & Oppressions Of Intersectional Identity To Build Your Compassion
Learn Strategies + Techniques For Navigating Your Discomfort, Becoming A Better Ally, & Cultivating A Culture Of Accountability To Integrate JEDI Into Your Workplace
Engage With 2 Global Innovators To Strengthen Your Intercultural Competencies & Emotional Intelligence
Earn 2.5 Credits/Hours To Apply Towards Your SHRM PDC, HRPA CPD, or Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) CPD Requirements
Receive An Optional Certificate & Badge From Smith Assembly To Celebrate Your Accomplishment
Grandpa’s Toys |
Fantastic Creatures |
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Build Two Unique Toys Created By A Oaxacan Family |
Create A Unique Creature Inspired By Oaxacan Alebrijes |
Enoc Ramírez introduces you to two unique toys created by his family in Oaxaca Mexico. You and your team will listen to and share stories about your favorite childhood games while building a plastic spinner and paper airplane. |
Estrella Soto introduces you to alebrijes from her culture in Oaxaca Mexico. You and your team will tap into your emotions and hone your creativity by creating and decorating unique fantastic creatures from colorful cardstock. |
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Arts-and-Crafts Supplies Marker |
Arts-and-Crafts Supplies 1-2 Pieces Colored Cardstock -or- Thin Cardboard |
Diversity & Inclusion training goes by many terms and/or abbreviations — D&I (Diversity and Inclusion), DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion), EDI (Equity Diversity Inclusion), JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion), and DEIJ (Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice) tend to be the most common.
The term JEDI felt right to us. We believe it’s important to simultaneously talk about equity and justice (not focus solely on diversity and inclusion). No term is perfect. JEDI, for example, is associated with a well-known cultural brand. They've had numerous challenges in all four topic areas (especially when some of the most hardcore members of their fan base are involved). Some people see that association and history as a disqualifier. However, we see concrete examples as a great resource when sharing information and supporting initial conversations about sensitive topics like JEDI. It's often easier to look at how diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just other organizations are (rather than your own employees, management, or business).
Our diverse staff and global lens give you an opportunity to casually observe and practice a variety of intercultural communication, collaboration, and problem-solving techniques. During Smith Assembly's inclusion training and team building workshops, you'll also be introduced to a global innovator or case study. You'll hear stories about how they’re overcoming bias and discrimination to develop innovative and sustainable strategies for their communities.
Smith Assembly drives impact — we donate 5% of our revenue every year to community-led nonprofits fostering local innovation and participate in 1% for the Planet. We are also a Certified B Corporation™ and a Certified WBE (Women Business Enterprise).
