Short Written Document $2$ Memo $(5\%)$

You recently started a new part$-$time office administrative assistant position at Cestar college to help pay for your education. Earlier this month, the entire faculty and administrative team participated in an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion workshop that emphasized the importance of creating a workplace culture that celebrates the diverse, complex, and intersectional identities of employees and clients, and this includes the potential need to demonstrate awareness and respect for people from different racial backgrounds.

You learned some surprising lessons from the workshop. Please look at the overview of the workshop below:

Workshop Overview:

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion $($EDI$)$ workshop held at Cestar college on Janu$=26,2023$ was a transformative and enlightening session aimed at fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment within our organization. Facilitated by Nancy Wilson, the workshop looked into key concepts, practical strategies, and the importance of EDI in the workplace.

The workshop commenced with a comprehensive overview of equity, diversity, and inclusion, emphasizing that equity is the foundation, diversity is the representation, and inclusion is the practice. Overall the workshop focused on the following areas:

Implicit Bias Awareness:

Participants engaged in eye$-$opening discussions on implicit biases, exploring how these biases can unknowingly impact decision$-$making processes. Strategies to recognize and mitigate bias were discussed, fostering a more conscious and inclusive workplace culture.

Microaggressions and Their Impact:

The workshop addressed the subtleties of microaggressions and their cumulative impact on individuals. Practical scenarios were explored, providing participants with tools to recognize and address microaggressions in the workplace.

Inclusive Leadership:

A significant portion of the workshop was dedicated to the role of leadership in promoting EDI. Participants explored the traits of inclusive leaders and discussed actionable steps to integrate inclusive practices into leadership styles.

Creating Inclusive Policies and Practices:

Strategies for developing and implementing inclusive policies and practices were shared, ensuring that organizational structures support and encourage diversity at all levels.

Participants actively engaged in group discussions, case studies, and interactive activities. The sharing of personal experiences and insights contributed to a rich and diverse dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of the workshop topics. Participants were encouraged to reflect on personal biases and commit to continuous self$-$improvement in promoting EDI. Participants committed to reviewing existing policies and suggesting revisions to ensure alignment with EDI principles.

The workshop concluded with a call to action, urging participants to apply the newfound knowledge within their respective roles. Follow$-$up sessions and ongoing support mechanisms will be established to ensure sustained progress. The EDI workshop proved to be a pivotal step towards creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, embraces equity, and fosters an inclusive culture. Participants left with a renewed commitment to champion EDI principles, creating a more welcoming and collaborative organizational environment.

Unfortunately your manager, Sara Smith and most of the administrative staff missed the workshop, so you are asked to summarize the most important points of the workshop and share it to the staff.

Instructions:

Write a an interoffice memo to the admin staff with your summary, and any other context you think the staff will need. Apply what we learned in class about the conventions of a professional memo. No research is required for this assignment.

Grading:

Your memo will be based on the following content: Grammar $(5),$ Content $(5),$ Format $(5),$ and Tone $(5)$ for a total of $20$ marks and is worth $10\%$ of your final grade.