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Open Enrollment iCARE™ Course (Immersion Conversations About Racial Experiences™) for Senior Leaders

When Unconscious Bias Training Just Isn’t Enough

Format: Virtual Half-Day Course

2022 Dates and Times (TBD):

2021 Dates and Times:

 Wednesday, March 10, 9am to 1pm ET (2pm to 6pm GMT)
 Wednesday, March 31, 9am to 1pm ET (1pm to 5pm GMT)
 Wednesday, April 28, 1pm to 5pm ET (5pm to 9pm GMT)
 Thursday, May 27, 9am to 1pm ET (1pm to 5pm GMT)
 Wednesday, June 30, 1pm to 5pm ET (5pm to 9pm GMT)
 Wednesday, July 28, 9am to 1pm ET (1pm to 5pm GMT)

This iCARE™ course is an exclusive opportunity reserved for Senior Leaders who racially identify as White and are not beginners on their anti-racism journey. This course provides a space for leaders to engage in confidential conversation, contemplation, and committed action. It also includes a 30-minute post-course one-on-one coaching session. As part of a cohort of leaders from different organizations, leaders can engage, share, and learn in a safe and confidential environment. In other words, iCARE™ is both an immersion experience and a community.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Half-Day (4 hours with a 15-minute break)
Half-Hour Post-Course One-on-One Coaching (to be scheduled)
Virtual Class size 4 to 12
Investment of $1500 per participant

This interactive experience is designed to take participants on a deep personal journey with a targeted focus on anti-Black racism, inclusion, and belonging. iCARE™ prioritizes creating a safe space for small cohorts to engage in and be challenged by candid and courageous conversations about race that lead to understanding and personal transformation. When each person takes individual responsibility for unlearning racism, it can result in an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Though the specific elements of the experience are customized and tailored based on the online assessment and based on in-the-moment course experiences, each iCARE™ course ends with action planning and accountability.

Outcomes:

iCARE™ will increase your ability to

Model anti-racist inclusive leadership and empower others to do the same.
Identify and interrupt subtle and non-subtle racism in self and in others.
Be more self-aware and progress on your personal journey.
Be more confident in addressing policies and processes.
Troubleshoot challenges and collaborate on solutions.
Apologize for mis-steps and move forward.

**General Course Outline*:**

introduction and framework
racism categories and racial microaggressions
alignment of purpose and anti-racist inclusive leadership
the “heart-case” for anti-racism and DEI
decentering whiteness and white privilege
ally as a verb
selection of 90-day “REAL DEIL” journey
support & accountability

*Course modalities include leader-centered #DoTheWork scenarios, mini case studies, “REAL DEIL” challenges, “Quick Takes,” role plays, polls, and journaling.

*To foster a safe experience (in this context, safety does not equate to comfort) and in keeping with the unique and confidential nature of this experience, only one leader from an organization may enroll per course date, and each cohort is limited to 12 participants who each must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Who Should Attend?

Directors and above with at least one direct report
Leaders seeking to advance beyond conscious bias training
Individuals wishing to expand their network and learn with others from other organizations

Commitment

Pre-Work: ~1 hour
Course: 4 hours
Post-Work: ~ 1 hour
Post-Course One-on-One Coaching: ½-hour
Investment of $1500 per participant

Support & Accountability

Accountability Partners: “REAL DEIL” partners are assigned and tasked at the end of the course.
Post-Course Content: Group communication with assignments at 30, 60, and 90-days post course.

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Class Size: 6-12 participants

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Your Facilitator and Coach At-A-Glance

Over 25 Years of Experience

Theresa M. Robinson

One of seven anti-racism educators of 2020 featured in Forbes, Theresa is a “disruptive inclusionist” in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space. As an ATD Certified Master Trainer and Coach, Theresa takes participants beyond unconscious bias with a transformational experience that is (1) centered on challenging hearts and minds, (2) centered on the necessary discomfort that precedes growth and change, and (3) grounded in truth. Through workshops and 1:1 coaching, Theresa has advised C-Suite leaders of Fortune 500 companies and has partnered with Disney, LSAC, and a Big 4 accounting firm to advance strategic DEI initiatives that create an environment of inclusion and belonging for all.

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What Clients Are Saying About Our Anti-Racism & Inclusion Training

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Theresa Robinson’s Anti Racism and Inclusion Leadership Training is superb. In my opinion it is exactly what our society needs at this moment. She gives participants tools to break down walls between people. She provides the knowledge to dispel misunderstanding. She helps people see a way forward on a road they have been afraid or unwilling to travel. Her motivational, non-judgmental approach could bring major benefits to any organization.

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Theresa was amazing and made what is often a difficult topic meaningful AND fun. Great pace and breakout groups / activities etc. More importantly this definitely increased my knowledge and progress / confidence when tackling DEI topics.

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Facilitator was fantastic at including everyone and drawing everyone into discussions

An excellent experience considering the limitations of time and technology.

The workshop was engaging, well-paced, thought-provoking, and informative. It built on previous sessions we'd had with the facilitator to really cement key themes, and it culminated with practical takeaways that we'll use immediately.

On the journey to becoming a better leader, especially in the areas of inclusion and being actively anti-racist, I needed a safe space to get uncomfortable. This course provided both that safety, as well as an understanding of where I have more work to do. It's not easy nor comfortable, but it's valuable as an employee, a leader, and especially as a human.

I really appreciated Theresa's ability and willingness to engage each participant individually and on a personal level. I believe this should be a required training for anyone in a leadership position.

I liked working through real-world examples because it gives me tangible things that I can do in the workplace.

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Theresa brings her whole self to every encounter and meets participants where they are to bring the group along to arrive at a better place. Don't think she's a softy - she leans in to invite you to step into uncomfortable spaces and somehow makes it not as horrible as you feared. Her challenging but supportive approach, deep subject matter expertise and ability to intuit what her audience needs results in a satisfyingly effective exchange where I walked away delightedly surprised to have received exactly what I needed to take the next steps.

This course definitely challenged some of my thinking and gave me a clear framework of how to approach racism and being an ally and anti-racist.

Theresa was engaging and she created a good environment for discussion, which is hard to do virtually!

Well-structured anti-racism training, starting with the basics and moving to more personal and action-based work.

Liked Theresa showing up and setting context by sharing her state and stating her intention to engage. The gameshow format worked well to keep the audience engaged.

A good mix of hearing and participating in our own thought processes and action items and talking about them in small groups

Theresa drove engagement, involved people, didn't answer questions herself, created conversation.

Real life examples; helpful vocabulary; love the 90-day training mission action step

She created and facilitated a safe space in order to introspect and internalize the discussions