Description

This exclusive professional development session is designed for HR Executives and senior HR leadership. Facilitated by April Howe, an expert in fostering inclusive environments, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help shape a more inclusive future within our workplaces and the community at large. Executives in non-HR roles are also welcome to join us. This engaging and impactful discussion will be an opportunity to share insights, learn from each other, and drive meaningful change.

Facilitator

April Howe

April has been an active voice for diversity and inclusion for many years. Through her Consulting firm Crayon Strategies Inc., she helps organizations create the conditions for authentic inclusiveness. She consults and coaches extensively with clients within the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

April served the Province of Nova Scotia from 2018 – 2023, most recently as the Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Before being appointed as Deputy, she was the Senior Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Justice. Before joining the Department of Justice, April was Executive Director of People and Culture with the Public Service Commission. Former to joining government, April was a Partner with Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette leading their Career Services practice. April holds an Executive Master of Business from Saint Mary's University - Sobey School of Business and is also a Certified Career and Executive Coach.

As a believer in community engagement, April co-chaired the successful 2020 Halifax Mayoral campaign for Mayor Mike Savage. She currently sits on the Boards of the Neptune Theater, the
International Women’s Forum (IWF), and the Africville Heritage Trust. Previously, she served on the of boards of the North End Community Health Center, the IWK Foundation, the Halifax Partnership, the United Way Halifax, the Black Business Initiative, and Dress for Success.

Learning Outcomes

This is a roundtable discussion, so we will gather information from registrants to understand what they hope to learn from the event. The session will cover topics based on the audience's priorities. Some potential topics that may be explored include:

1. Understanding the core principles of IDEA: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility and their importance in the workplace.
2. Identifying barriers to inclusion: Recognize common barriers to creating inclusive environments and learn strategies to overcome them.
3. Implementing inclusive practices: Develop practical skills and strategies to foster a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace.
4. Promoting a culture of belonging: Learn how to create a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
5. Driving organizational change: Understand how to advocate for and implement IDEA initiatives within your organization.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, March 28th
• Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
• Location: CPHR Nova Scotia - Training Room
  
• Additional Information: Light lunch will be provided.

Pricing

Members: $185 + tax

Non-members: $235 + tax

Register before March 7th and get $50 off!

Attendance Policy

This session is limited to HR Executives or senior HR leadership in each company. Executives in non-HR roles are also welcome to join. Executives are permitted to sponsor a senior staff member to attend but should be present with that staff member on event day. CPHR Nova Scotia reserves the right to cancel registrations for those not at a senior management level.