The document discusses aligning values-driven PR and inclusive communications. It outlines the speaker's research agenda focusing on women of color navigating systems that affect their leadership, retention, identity, and well-being. It asks how attendees define inclusive communications and if their organizations have shared definitions for inclusivity and demonstrate core values like communication, integrity, respect and excellence publicly. The document provides resources on inclusive leadership and communication and advises continuous learning, self-awareness, and developing a values activation plan across all media.
The document discusses aligning values-driven PR and inclusive communications. It outlines the speaker's research agenda focusing on women of color navigating systems that affect their leadership, retention, identity, and well-being. It asks how attendees define inclusive communications and if their organizations have shared definitions for inclusivity and demonstrate core values like communication, integrity, respect and excellence publicly. The document provides resources on inclusive leadership and communication and advises continuous learning, self-awareness, and developing a values activation plan across all media.
The document discusses aligning values-driven PR and inclusive communications. It outlines the speaker's research agenda focusing on women of color navigating systems that affect their leadership, retention, identity, and well-being. It asks how attendees define inclusive communications and if their organizations have shared definitions for inclusivity and demonstrate core values like communication, integrity, respect and excellence publicly. The document provides resources on inclusive leadership and communication and advises continuous learning, self-awareness, and developing a values activation plan across all media.
Communications PRSA Charlotte Chapter Luncheon June 2023 My Research Agenda • WOC navigating socially constructed systems that affect leadership ascension, retention, identity, and well-being in the workplace
• Qualitative, Social Science
• Narratives from a voice-centered perspective • Multiple interviews • Emergent themes How do you personally define inclusive communications? 2020-2022 • Hired a Diversity VP • Organized ERGs • Conducted training • High visibility during “the months” • Fear of being cancelled • Politicized backlash • DEI fatigue Edelman Trust Barometer Business & Racial Justice Special Report 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer Business & Racial Justice Special Report 2023 Is there a shared definition for how inclusivity is defined or demonstrated within your organization? How are Core values? organizational core values demonstrated • Communication and publicly shared? • Integrity • Respect • Excellence Resources
More than words Institute for Public Relations Report: Top
19 findings of 2022
PR Week Spotify Podcast: The Marriage
• Words matter along with of Influence and Inclusivity
intentional actions Three Ways Inclusive Leaders
Communicate, Harvard Business Review, 2020
• When should a C-suite AP Inclusive Language Guide
executive speak out on social GLAAD Media Reference Guide
justice issues? NCDJ Disability Language Style Guide
What’s a PR practitioner to do? • Continuous learning and self- awareness
• Develop a values activation plan
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