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Inclusion: Beyond The Law
with Jessica Pettitt
Audiences are inspired to stand up and take action as Jessica Pettitt leads them down the path to understanding they are good enough to make the changes they seek. Challenging long held assumptions about the type of people who drive change and are successful, Jessica eradicates excuses and provides strategies to communicate openly and actively seek success. The ability to communicate, listen, learn, take responsibility, acquire and retain talent and resources will lead to and maintain a welcoming, and dare we say, fun workplace environment. This has a direct impact on your bottom line NOW.
Humor is a great equalizer and is often the quickest way to diffuse con ict and move toward real connection. With a background in standup comedy, Jessica Pettitt frames even dif cult subjects in
an engaging and welcoming way. As a professional speaker, her expertise earned her the Certi ed Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association—designation held by fewer than 800 people world-wide. As a facilitator, she provides the framework for open, welcoming, and productive conversation.
As an HR professional, you want to foster a workplace that is inclusive of all kinds of people. You want to
be mindful of the laws regarding inclusion.
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Develop practical lists of easy, inexpensive things to do to make events, administrative processes, and other elements inclusive for more people
Learn the needs, preferences, and cultural expectations of participants that you may not know about
Develop sensitivity to gender, class, language access, allergies, and other sensitivities while working collaboratively with vendors, facilities, and local, state, and federal mandates