LeadBoston Info Session - Inclusive Leadership
When:
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 12:00p -
1:00p
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 12:00p -
1:00p
Where:
YW Boston
140 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Business, Innovation, Lectures & Conferences, Social Good, Tech
Event website:
https://www.ywboston.org/event-list/leadboston-info-session-8/
LeadBoston, a program of YW Boston, equips mid-to-senior level professionals with the knowledge, skills, and network to advance inclusion in their workplaces and across the city.
During this 10-month program, participants will explore barriers to inclusion and access cutting edge strategies for change through facilitated dialogue, experiential activities, expert speakers, and peer learning.
• 70% reported the program helped advance their career
• 80% reported the program better positioned them to advocate for equity and
social responsibility in their organization
• 100% reported that they expanded their network
A sample of participating organizations include:
• Public Sector: Boston Public Schools, Boston Police Dpt.
• Private Sector: Eastern Bank, Boston Red Sox, Holland & Knight, Eversource
• Higher ed,: MIT, Tufts, Bunker Hill Community College
• Non-profit sector: Pine Street Inn, NAACP, MGH, Teach for America
While all are welcome at the information session, applications are required for participation in the 10 month program. Strong applicants typically have management experience or hold a position of influence in their organization or the community. The final application deadline for the 2020 cohort is November 8, 2019. For more information about the program or to apply, please see the LeadBoston webpage or contact Sheera Bornstein ([email protected]).
