Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions

CO WTS and CO/WY ITE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee have partnered to host the Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions in the Transportation Industry Training with Culture Energized (DEI Consultant).

The interactive training will be focused on our experience in the transportation industry as planners, engineers, architects, technicians, public administrators, etc. The training is open to everyone in the transportation industry.

In this introductory training, we will be shining a light on microaggressions. Have you ever been in an uncomfortable situation where you witnessed or experienced a hurtful comment or behavior but didn't know how to address it? Have you received feedback about an unintentional but hurtful comment you made but didn't understand what the big deal was? As we communicate with others, our unconscious biases can cause us to interpret, assume, and even reveal prejudices we may not know that we have. Without awareness and tools to help us address these moments, microaggressions can run rapidly and impact the physiological safety, productivity, and, ultimately, retention of employees. It's not about walking on eggshells when addressing microaggressions. We are all capable of committing microaggressions. Thus it is an essential skill to practice addressing them when they occur. Through our interactive exercises, discussions, and scenarios, you will learn more about different types of microaggressions, how they differ from regular rude comments and explore different entry points to addressing them. An open mind and willingness to share your experiences are recommended for all participants.

There will be two facilitators. There will be a dedicated facilitator for the online attendees and a separate facilitator for in-person. Both facilitators will work collaboratively to make the best hybrid training for our group.

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. The in-person lunch will start at 11:30 am.

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