Affinity Groups 1

What Is an Affinity Group?

Link to Join: Click the Attendee Link to participate via Microsoft Teams Live

Sponsor: WTCS DEI Committee

Cost: Free

DEI Badge Eligible: No FQAS Eligible: No

Event Description:

This event is one of a three-part series on Affinity Groups and Beyond as Part of an Employee Inclusion Strategy.

In this workshop, Markus Achord will explain what is meant by an employee affinity group.

About the Speaker:

Markus Achord is an accomplished leader in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Supplier Diversity field with extensive experience in the design and execution of strategies to drive sustainable change. In his current role as the Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for Sunrun, the leading home solar panel and battery storage company, he leads a team focused on making solar inclusive for all. Prior to Sunrun, his career included D&I leadership positions at companies like CareFusion, Symantec, Best Buy and Google.

Objective

To provide members with cutting-edge best practices, innovative solutions, and tools for building affinity groups.

Goals

• Articulate the compelling business case for affinity groups

• Gain the most current knowledge and trends related to affinity groups

• Identify the mechanics for successful formation and nurturing of affinity groups based upon a wide range of best practices

• Understand how various affinity groups work within the organization and across industries

• Apply the competencies needed for successful leadership of affinity groups

• Develop an action plan with strategies and tactics for affinity groups

Audience

WTCS employees (faculty and staff) particularly those looking for avenues to foster inclusive environments and support various groups of underrepresented populations.