Leveraging Diversity to Power the Bottom Line

Offered multiple dates: November 4, 2022 + January 24, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

The data is clear, there is a link between diversity and performance. Yet, that connection still feels elusive. This session delves into the relationship between these terms and how culture directly impacts their effectiveness. We will differentiate diversity and inclusion and explore how they come together to create a culture that powers high–performing teams.

Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE
Etienne Consulting, LLC

Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE
Etienne Consulting, LLC

The Inclusive Leader

Offered multiple dates: November 7, 2022 + January 25, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

As organizations become more diverse, so does the complexity of leadership. Leading diverse teams requires managers, executives, and other business leaders to= understand the evolving dynamics of their team. It also requires leaders to become more self-aware and understand how to engage in new and different ways with their teams.

Leaders today need to understand how they are perceived (what others expect), received (how others react to them), and what their teams expect from a leader (how they behave, speak, and interact).

We will discuss the core competencies of an inclusive leader and the importance of intentionality when leading, managing, and supporting diverse teams. We will talk about communication strategies for talking about D&I that demonstrate their understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Diversity, Ethics, & High-Performance Cultures

Offered multiple dates: October 6, 2022 + December 28, 2022 + February 27, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

This session looks at organization intention and how it provides important context for diversity and inclusion. We will explore how leaders can reflect on their actions, decision making and leadership style as it relates to building equity, diversity, and inclusion to build stronger teams for optimal performance. The goal of this session would be to help leaders understand the impact they have on team performance and connect their intention as a leader with their influence on workplace culture.

Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE
Etienne Consulting, LLC

Professional Women’s Conference (Live Streaming Webcast)

October 25, 2022
# of CPE Credits: 8 Hours

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with professional women and their advocates interested in advancing women in their careers. This conference features topics to empower women in their professional development and to learn new skills and strategies to achieve success.

The Diversity Spectrum

Offered multiple dates: October 25, 2022 + December 20, 2022 + February 20, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

So often, diversity and inclusion conversations and programs focus on dimensions of diversity tied to underrepresented groups – race, gender/gender identity, disability, age, and so on. But diversity is more complex, often nuanced and sometimes confusing. In this session, we will broaden the list of diversity dimensions traditionally explored in the workplace. Then we will explore how our differences subconsciously influence how we interact with people different then ourselves day to day.

Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE
Etienne Consulting, LLC

John Daly
Executive Education, Inc.

Corporate Ethics: Cases in Diversity and Inclusion

Offered multiple dates: October 5, 2022 + December 7, 2022 + February 7, 2023 + April 5, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct makes it clear that workplace harassment and discrimination is unacceptable, but gives little further guidance. Other behavior standards can help us fill the gaps. This session will discuss cases involving ethical issues relating to diversity, including age discrimination, ethnicity, sexually hostile work environments, and gender identity.

Holly Sullenger, PhD
Dr. Holly Speaks

Workplace Diversity: A Recipe for Success

Offered multiple dates: November 2, 2022 + February 10, 2023 + April 13, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

Attendees will learn the advantages to establishing a desirable, success-oriented, diverse environment in their workplace. Participants will explore the tools necessary to promote diversity and will discover communication techniques needed to make diversity a permanent part of a prosperous and thriving corporate environment.

Designing Inclusive & Equitable Organizations

Offered multiple dates: November 7, 2022 + January 5, 2023 + March 7, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 2 Hours

Creating a level playing field for all employees to do their best work is critical for organizations, and cutting-edge research points to proven and effective structural solutions for designing greater equity. In this session, we will discover the latest insights from behavioral science and learn how they can be translated into practical strategies to advance diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace through improved talent management and better culture.

Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE
Etienne Consulting, LLC

Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE
Etienne Consulting, LLC

Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Offered multiple dates: November 9, 2022 + February 8, 2023 + March 9, 2023
# of CPE Credits: 2 Hours

Organizations must be intentional in cultivating environments where diverse team members can thrive, feel empowered to make recommendations and take chances. Initiatives to help leaders, both men and women, identify unconscious bias will benefit the morale and increase the retention and advancement of diverse leaders. Kimberly Ellison-Taylor will use various scenarios and her own lessons learned as a STEM leader as well as a finance leader.

The Power of Women’s Networks

Offered multiple dates: December 2, 2022
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

Having a supportive network of women in your career can be one of the most important ingredients to your success. Like many young women, Amy believed that she would have the same opportunities as men in the workplace, but as she moved up the corporate ladder, she noticed more and more women were not alongside her. During this session, Amy will share research and lessons learned from her own experience, and that of women she admires, on how to grow and learn at any stage of your career to achieve your goals.

Amy Vetter
The B3 Method Institute

Courtney Feider
Business Learning Institute

Finding New Unity in Diversity: Overview

December 8, 2022
# of CPE Credits: 1 Hour

Today is the day you create a more equitable and inclusive workplace through a better understanding of our changing world and your place in it.

In the last two years at work, we have seen massive shifts in the workplace, demographically and interpersonally. These changes are on a rapid curve for change between 2020 and 2025. CPAs and their clients can immediately use this framework to expand understanding between people coming from different perspectives and experiences. This learning can be used to increase resilience and aptitude for change, grow engagement at work, and allow for better relationships between people who work together.

This course utilizes the work and research of Robert Kegan, Bob Anderson, Amanda Blake and many other organizational strategists and psychologists. The Overview session gives you a general understanding and the workshops following offer deeper dives with specific examples and context.