“We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
Anaïs Nin
Course Description
Understanding and empathizing with others’ perspectives-especially those with different experiences-are key to building healthy, trusting, and innovative work environments and relationships. The Perspectives professional development series highlights the value of our diverse perspectives and emphasizes our shared responsibility to support each member in reaching their full potential.
Each session in the series focuses on understanding different lived and work experiences within our community. Developed with campus partners and experts, these sessions combine information, reflection, resources, and practices to strengthen awareness, curiosity, and appreciation for our campus’s diversity.
Focus Areas:
- Disability and Ableism Awareness
- LGBTQ+ Perspectives
Why Participate?
- Learn how to remove barriers to employee belonging and well-being.
- Improve your ability to recognize and address harmful workplace behaviors.
- Discover practices that foster a better workplace culture.
- Access resources and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
Audience
UW–Madison Faculty and Staff
Cost
Free
Contact
Tamie Klumpyan, Learning and Talent Development, Office of Human Resources
Topics
Engagement, Inclusion, Diversity
Program
This course is part of the Inclusion@UW program.
What participants are saying
“This session made me reflect on and think about various processes that I work with every day that can be made more accessible to everyone. It’s exactly what I was hoping for by registering for this session.”
“New perspectives and resources/tips for creating a more inclusive environment in my workplace.”