University of Wisconsin–Madison

Perspectives

“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.”

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