Speaker
Chevon Bowen
Lead Strategist, Center for Workplace Culture, Madison College
Chevon Bowen is a highly versatile and self-directed educator and consultant with 16+ years of extensive experience. She excels in fostering prominent organizational cultures across various sectors, particularly within industrial and higher education settings. Her core strengths lie in her remarkable ability to establish and maintain meaningful relationships, proving instrumental in forging robust connections with organizations of all sizes. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health and Safety from UW-Whitewater, Ms. Bowen possesses a solid academic foundation to support her practical expertise. At Madison College, she has been a catalyst for significant changes, initiating culturally responsive practices, crafting psychologically safe strategies, and spearheading DEIB professional development opportunities. Her leadership extends to guiding teams as they incorporate DEIB principles into their practices and environments, illustrating her expertise in merging her rich career experiences with DEIB to transform organizational cultures.
Speaking in
Fostering Psychological Safety to Enhance Belonging and Community
Fostering Psychological Safety to Enhance Belonging and Community explores the critical role of psychological safety in fostering inclusive environments where every individual feels valued and able to bring their full selves to the community. Drawing from Madison College’s Psychological Safety training program, we will delve into best practices for creating and sustaining psychologically safe spaces that promote diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging. Our workshop offers a comprehensive understanding of psychological safety and its significance in creating inclusive environments that facilitate belonging and success. Through engaging activities and discussions, we’ll deepen understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and explore effective culturally responsive practices. Our session integrates principles of psychological safety, restorative practices, and intersectionality to drive meaningful change. Attendees will learn about the foundational concepts covered in the program and leave with actionable steps and innovative tools for building inclusive communities and fostering belonging for all.
Session Objectives
- Understand psychological safety’s role in fostering inclusive environments
- Identify barriers to psychological safety and their impact on underrepresented groups
- Explore evidence-based strategies for promoting DEI
- Integrate restorative practices and intersectionality into DEI efforts
- Develop actionable steps for creating a culture of belonging
- Acquire innovative tools for addressing performance gaps and implementing DEI initiatives
- Align DEI training and equity assessments for organizational change
- Foster collaboration to share insights for advancing DEI goals