Retreat Topic – Implicit Bias in the Workplace
Recently, the Lafayette Urban Ministry staff members participated in a daylong, professional development retreat at the MatchBOX Coworking Studio, Lafayette. The LUM Staff Retreat is an annual opportunity to pause, learn, interact & be better. This year’s topic was, “Implicit Bias in the Workplace.”
Dr. Jacqueline M. Gatson (Cooper Gatson & Associates and Purdue for Life Foundation) returned as the facilitator. She covered hidden bias, micro-aggression, stereotype threat, and anti-racism. Dr. Gatson encouraged conversations to bring awareness to implicit bias and racism in our work and created a safe space for everyone to share their experiences openly. It was powerful retreat. Each staff member was open-minded, eager to learn and excited to grow. Staff members also had an opportunity to learn more about each other — creating a stronger team.
Special THANKS to Dr. Gatson, everyone at MatchBOX, and the Tippecanoe County Public Library for making this year’s LUM Staff Retreat the best retreat yet.
To view more PHOTOS from the retreat, click HERE.
