Dynamic Dialogues session 2 - Belonging and Inclusion. APM Webinar hosted 19th July 2023

1. Dynamic Dialogues …
SHARING KNOWLEDGE, CONVERSATIONS AND INSIGHTS
Session 2 of 3

2. Why Dynamic Dialogues?
Raising awareness of global dynamics
Widening conversations and active sense of belonging to APM
Significant information out there
So much more is in our heads
Making time to talk
• Share experiences
• Reinforce ethics and values
• Encourage excellence
We’re here to help!
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3. Our Value Proposition
Provide an open forum for deeper dialogues
Nurture professionalism in Project Management
Share our perspectives, experiences and observations
Elicit PM opinions, ideas and reflections
Potentially follow up with
• Articles
• Blogs
• Discussion forums
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4. Our three sessions
Ethics – May 2023
Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity – July 2023
Sustainability – September 2023
Flexibility, Creativity and Discernment
are essential to each conversation
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5. Introductions
Who’s in the mix?
Why we’re contributing?
Why we’re here:
•Share our perspectives
•Our learning journeys
•Explain our resources
Mentors/Coaches
Information sources
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6. Why are we talking about BIDE?
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7. Session Shape
•Introductions (very brief!)
•5-7 minutes – views on the session topic
•15-18 minutes – slides/discussion
•25-30 minutes - Q&A all involved
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8. BIDE – Session 2
•Belonging
•Inclusion
•Diversity – Visible and Invisible
•Equality and Equity
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Tone Appearance
Accent
Learning Style
Size
Saying and
Doing

9. Belonging and Inclusion
•Organisational context
•Awareness and understanding
•Assimilation vs appreciation
•Visible and Invisible Diversity
•Personal Responsibility
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10. Challenges of Belonging
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•Perceptions
•Bias
•Language
•Education
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11. Equity and Equality
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlXZyNtaoDM
•Recognition
•Communication
•Allyship
•Ownership

12. Supporting BIDE?
Continued Professional Development?
What are you doing?
Options for learning?
Who are you talking to?
What are your concerns?
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Job
Experience
Leadership

13. Thank you!
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We welcome your comments and questions.
We will take it in turns to answer
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“If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will mean
that I’m short changing myself.” – Zanele Muholi