Understanding Systems of Oppression & Building Allyship for Org Change

Understanding Systems of Oppression & Building Allyship for Organizational Change

Description:In today's diverse and evolving workplace, understanding how systems of oppression impact individuals and organizations is essential for fostering a more inclusive environment. This interactive training session provides an in-depth exploration of how prejudice combined with institutional power creates systemic barriers that discriminate against certain groups while privileging others. Participants will examine the four levels of oppression—individual, interpersonal, institutional, and structural—and learn how these manifest within their own organization.

Additionally, this workshop offers practical strategies for effective allyship, focusing on actionable steps to build trust, promote equity, and advocate for marginalized individuals and groups. Through this session, attendees will gain the tools to acknowledge privileges, center the experiences of the people most affected, and commit to ongoing personal and organizational growth. This training is perfect for those looking to lead inclusively and champion meaningful change in their workplace.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of systemic issues and empowered with strategies to proactively create a more equitable work culture.

Key Takeaways:

• Insight into the 4 levels of oppression and their impact on organizations.
• Concrete steps for becoming an effective ally.
• Tools to identify and challenge power structures that perpetuate inequality.

This workshop is ideal for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of equity and inclusion and effectively support their peers and teams.

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025⋅9:00am – 4:00pm

Location : 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230

COST: Early Registration $125 – Before Dec 20th (Plus Eventbrite Ticket Processing Fee) Regular Registration $160 – Before Jan 22nd (Plus Eventbrite Ticket Processing Fee)

COURSE MIN: 15 Registrants COURSE MAX:30 Registrants REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE: Jan 22nd, 2025

YOUR FACILITATOR: Parker (@kweenwerk and @ecoinclusive) is an engaging speaker that teaches teams how to build connections with passion. As a facilitator, Parker works with organizations and individuals to examine personal attitudes, values and bias and how to obtain the principles, skills and qualities that will allow them to work successfully in cross cultural situations. As a speaker, Parker engages audiences in new thinking around what it means to be a diversity change agent, an inclusive leader and building capacity for transformational change.

Workshop Cancellation Policy: A workshop will be confirmed to proceed not later than 4 days prior to its scheduled starting date.Workshop registration is only confirmed when full payment has been received from a participant.If sufficient confirmed registrations have not been received 4 days in advance of the scheduled starting date, the workshop may be cancelled.In the unlikely event that the workshop is cancelled, all confirmed participants will be notified immediately and receive a full refund (minus the payment system fees).If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the following refunds will apply:The registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop (in which they are registered) at any time at no charge;If notice is received 14 or less days from the scheduled starting date, no refund will be offered; andIf notice is received 15 or more days from the scheduled starting date, a 50% refund will be offered.If you wish to discuss these policies and expectations, or have any questions, please contact me.

Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you on the day!

Host or Publisher Ecoinclusive Strategies, LLC