January 2019 – July 2022
Inclusive meetings encourage participation, lead to a more robust discussion, and promote sharing of innovative solutions. Here are some tips that will help you make the best use of time spent in meetings, whether you are a participant or leader. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/topics/inclusive-meetings-events
IDEA and the principles it embraces are part of our responsibility as citizens of the Lab, as we all play a role in creating a culture of collaboration and respect. Change is a journey, and Henrik von der Lippe, Director of the Engineering Division, reflects on his path to IDEA ideals. https://youtu.be/pIZeABkevh0
The All Access ERG is launching an initiative to build awareness around mental health at Berkeley Lab. A kickoff meeting takes place Thursday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. in Bldg. 50B-4205. The All Access ERG advocates for a more accessible laboratory in design, spirit, and operation. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/13/all-access-erg-mental-health-initiative-kick-off-meeting-january-23-2020/
The first IDEA Brown Bag session of the year for supervisors and managers will be Wednesday, Jan. 15, at noon in Perseverance Hall. The session will provide tips on running inclusive and effective meetings that help everyone feel more comfortable with participating. The session will also be on Zoom. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/06/idea-brown-bag-for-supervisors-january-27-2019/
Nicola Spaldin, instrumental in developing the field of magnetic ferroelectrics, will be the speaker for the Director’s Women in Science Series on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. in Bldg. 91 (Integrative Genomics Bldg.). The event will also be livestreamed. Lab ID needed for building access. https://streaming.lbl.gov/
Nicola Spaldin, instrumental in developing the field of magnetic ferroelectrics, will be the featured speaker at the Director’s Women in Science Speaker Series on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Integrative Genomics Building. Or watch the presentation via livestream. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/12/13/materials-sciences-heralds-new-class-of-technologies/
An upstander is someone with integrity and courage who recognizes when something is wrong and acts to make it right. It may feel uncomfortable, but taking this step can help empower others to add their voices. Upstander behavior is contagious and brings the “A” in Accountability to life. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/topics/upstander
The Lab’s Lambda Alliance/ERG and the library have acquired books from a new LGBTQ++ collection. It includes books on workplace topics, being an ally, and stories told from the LGBTQ++ perspective. A kick-off event takes place Friday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. in the cafeteria reading room (lower level). https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/11/21/lambda-library-collection-celebration/
The expression “death by a thousand cuts” is used in the psychological literature to describe the many small, emotional blows we take in a lifetime. But for some colleagues at the Lab, these repeated cuts can add up to deeper wounds that are more difficult to heal. You can make a difference. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/12/04/microaggressions-1000-cuts-add-up/
Biases come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. We all have biases, but the key is to acknowledge that you have them and take steps to balance your biases with action. Read more about biases, and how a deck of 50 cards may be the key to learning to deal with them. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/12/04/were-human-we-have-them-implicit-biases/