DEI Conference
Ownership > Buy In: Creating a Curious Culture
Session Description:
This presentation seeks to address the critical aspects of organizational development, focusing on bridging learning gaps, establishing effective norms, structuring inclusive conversations, creating engaging activities, and fostering community engagement within an agency. Participants will gain practical insights and strategies to enhance learning experiences, promote collaboration, and build a positive organizational culture.
Objectives and Key Takeaways:
- The Importance of Norms:
Explore the significance of norms in fostering a conducive learning environment.
Learn how to establish and leverage norms for enhanced collaboration and productivity.
- Structuring Conversations:
Techniques to structure conversations that accommodate a wide variety of beliefs and values.
Creating inclusive dialogue frameworks for diverse learning styles.
- Building Engaging Activities:
Develop activities that actively engage participants in the learning process.
Strategies to cater to different learning preferences and ensure active participation.
- Community Engagement:
Understand the role of community engagement in organizational development.
Practical steps to integrate community-building initiatives into your agency.
Audience:
All employees
Audience Knowledge and Experience:
Developing (inexperienced)
Learn about the presenter(s):
Pat has worked for the Washington State Patrol since 2022 in their Culture and Engagement Office. Before coming to WSP, Pat spent 23 years in education, as a 5th/6th grade teacher, instructional coach, and elementary school principal. He lives in Tacoma with his wife Candice and is active in his community. They have a son, Cameron, who also lives in Tacoma.
Amandeep Puri has worked for the Washington State Patrol for the last four years in the Office of Culture and Engagement. Prior to coming to WSP, she worked as a professor for Tacoma Community College. Amandeep lives in Federal Way with her husband, Sameer, and their two sons.
Ways to watch:
Live stream on June 5, 2024
Recording available for replay July 1 through August 31
Additional Materials
Guest Speakers
Pat McGregor
Pat has worked for the Washington State Patrol since 2022 in their Culture and Engagement Office. Before coming to WSP, Pat spent 23 years in education, as a 5th/6th grade teacher, instructional coach, and elementary school principal. He lives in Tacoma with his wife Candice and is active in his community. They have a son, Cameron, who also lives in Tacoma.
Amandeep Puri
Amandeep Puri has worked for the Washington State Patrol for the last four years in the Office of Culture and Engagement. Prior to coming to WSP, she worked as a professor for Tacoma Community College. Amandeep lives in Federal Way with her husband, Sameer, and their two sons.
