The Emerson Leadership Institute at the Chaifetz School of Business is excited to continue the Dignity-Based Leadership Development Series for the 2024-2025 academic year. This program features in-person retreats with leadership speakers, panels, and interactive workshops designed to help participants enhance their leadership skills and build cohesive, high-performing teams.
Following the success of our first Fostering Dignity and Belonging workshop in September, with 35 business faculty and staff in attendance, we are offering a second iteration on October 11, 2024.
Survey findings reveal that participants found the workshop highly impactful, particularly in reflecting on past experiences of belonging, assessing meeting protocols for dignity violations, and adopting strategies to foster inclusivity. Many appreciated the practical advice on allowing team members to speak first, ensuring equitable access to information, and creating a welcoming environment for both students and colleagues. Partner discussions also proved effective in sparking valuable insights and practical applications.
In light of these findings and to provide more opportunities for faculty and staff to participate, we are offering the second Fostering Dignity and Belonging workshop on October 11, 2024.
Date & Time:
9:00am to 1:30 pm, Friday, October 11, 2024.
9:00 – 12:30 Workshop
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch & Networking
Venue:
Cook Hall, L30 - Chaifetz School of Business, 3674 Lindell Blvd
Audience:
All faculty and staff are welcome.
Overview:
At this exclusive and interactive workshop, you will have the opportunity to:
Gain a better understanding of Dignity, Dignity Violation, Belonging, and Alienation
Learn five meeting principles and practices that foster dignity and belonging
Apply these five principles and practices in meetings
Presenter:
Dr. Jackson Nickerson, Edward Jones Dean of the Chaifetz School of Business, is a distinguished and internationally renowned scholar, professor, and consulting strategist. Prior to joining SLU’s Chaifetz School of Business, Dr. Nickerson was the Frahm Family Professor of Organization and Strategy (Emeritus) in Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. He also was the Associate Dean and Director of Brookings Executive Education from 2009-2017, was a non-resident Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution from 2010-2020, and is a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society.
For questions about this Leadership Development Series, please contact the Director of the Emerson Leadership Institute, Dr. Jintong Tang, at Jintong.tang@slu.edu.
Parking:
Parking is available in the Laclede Garage, with additional street parking on Lindell Blvd and adjacent streets.
