We spend hundreds of hours in meetings each year, but they often don’t seem like time well spent.
Meetings count. They are where people come together to discuss ideas, make decisions, and be heard. If we want more inclusive organizations and communities, meetings are a great place to start.
How do we design, lead and participate in meetings where all are included and have equal impact?
Join us for this interactive workshop! You will come away with concrete skills and approaches to use right away to build and foster a fully inclusive culture that engages and equips people to do their very best at work.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can, valued at $12/person.
Dr. Renee Rubin Ross is a recognized leader on board and organizational development and strategy. She is the founder of The Ross Collective, a consulting firm that designs and leads inclusive, participatory processes for social sector boards and staff.
Committed to racial equity in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ross guides leaders and organizations in strategic plans and governance processes that deepen social change, racial justice, stakeholder engagement, and community strength.
In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Ross is the Director of the Cal State University East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate program and teaches Board Development and Grant Writing for the program.
Dr. Ross lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. She is a Board member of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management.
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