Gearing Up is the Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business' premier annual conference at Bentley University. The transformational day reinvigorates the leadership aspirations of women, gender-diverse professionals, and allies in their early and mid-careers across industries to harness their skills and ambitions and to realize their full potential.
Five Interpersonal Leadership Skills that AI Can’t Replace (Yet):
In an era of much handwringing about Artificially intelligent (AI) technologies, now is the time to identify and improve the interpersonal skills that distinguish us from the bots. In this 90-minute experiential workshop, management professor and DEI expert, Dr. Mateo Cruz, will discuss five core interpersonal skills inclusive leaders possess. Participants will have the opportunity to practice each skill and apply them to real challenges they face at work.
Building for Allyship Beyond the Binary:
Our transgender and nonbinary colleagues are facing the worst year yet for anti-trans legislation as 400+ bills advance through state legislatures seeking to limit basic human rights and the right to bodily autonomy. These attacks are rooted in misogyny where those who challenge the so-called “gender binary” are deemed a threat. As such, intersectional solidarity among women must include trans allyship. In this workshop, we will discuss the current state of trans rights and how you can work in solidarity with trans and nonbinary people in your organizations and communities to advance intersectional inclusion.