UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.
Join us as we discuss mindfulness, human skills and how we can use each to build equity in tech.
About this Event
Join us for a powerful talk on “human skills” and how to build equity in tech through empathy and self-awareness with featured speaker Del Likins. Likins will cover the following key topics:
Ego’s inclination for self-centeredness, and the practice of “centering” other voices
Mindfulness for holding discomfort and difference
“The power of pause” and what to do with the impulse to fix
Ego habits common in methods of oppression: silencing, filling the space, explaining
Mindful habits common in building equity: allowing for discomfort, deep listening and skillful responses
Agenda:
5:30 p.m. - Doors open
6:15 p.m. - PDXWIT and Kindercare Education Introduction
6:30 p.m. - Presentation and Q & A
7:15 p.m. - Networking
7:30 p.m. Event ends
Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.
We’re on the lookout for speakers
Do you have a unique story to tell? Do you have a specific skill set you’d like to share with our community? We’re always looking for speakers to share their knowledge at an upcoming PDXWIT event. Learn more about our current speaking opportunities.
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