A presentation at Central Pennsylvania Open Source Conference in in Lancaster, PA, USA by Liam Dempsey
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE: LEARNING to present, talk, and ask questions in AN INCLUSIVE WAY @liamdempsey
A few notes @liamdempsey
CAN I SHARE A STORY? @liamdempsey
VALUE diversity + inclusion @liamdempsey
FAILURE to respect others @liamdempsey
NOT VALUING others’ experiences @liamdempsey
COGNITIVE BIAS @liamdempsey
NOT VALUING others’ experiences @liamdempsey
HOW DO WE DO BETTER? @liamdempsey
Accept RESPONSIBILITY for actions regardless of intent @liamdempsey
Assume everyone has GOOD INTENT @liamdempsey
Always QUESTION our assumptions @liamdempsey
Be AWARE in the moment @liamdempsey
Those with access to power must REDUCE their access @liamdempsey
Building inclusivity DEMANDS WORK by those with access to power @liamdempsey
FROM MINDSET TO ACTION @liamdempsey
Do the WORK @liamdempsey
Share that LEARNING is in progress @liamdempsey
APOLOGIZE for mistakes and errors @liamdempsey
HOLD PEERS ACCOUNTABLE for missteps @liamdempsey
Pay attention to the PRONOUNS @liamdempsey
Speak in GENDER NEUTRAL terms for groups of people @liamdempsey
Avoid INTERRUPTING @liamdempsey
Speak to the AUDIENCE you want to create @liamdempsey
Don’t ask questions based on PERCEIVED INTENT @liamdempsey
LISTEN to how others speak and present @liamdempsey
Focus on our shared HUMANITY @liamdempsey
BACK TO THAT STORY @liamdempsey
THANK YOU @liamdempsey liam@lbdesign.tv
As our tech communities grow more aware of the need to and value of being inclusive and welcoming in our approach, many people still struggle with how to amend their vocabulary and style of speaking to reflect their desire to really be inclusive. The causes for this are many but often include cognitive biases, and a lack of understanding about how to speak in a way that will entice others to hear and listen to what we’re saying, and a misunderstanding on how importance words and phrases are to humans. This talk will explore the value of saying things in such a way so as to build inclusivity and connection between people. The talk will provide tools and language attendees can immediately implement to foster greater sense of welcome and community.
for free. You
can too.