Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Learning 

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Learning Team creates resources for all employees to learn and develop skills to discuss and understand anti-racism, anti-bias and diversity, equity and inclusion at Houston Methodist. Developing these skills is essential to improving and enhancing the culture at Houston Methodist.

Starting with the foundational course “Together We Grow,” the DEI Learning Team delivers various learning experiences that are available to all Houston Methodist employees.

Please see below for dates and topics of upcoming learnings. Visit our DEI Toolkit, a resource guide that can be used to begin and continue DEI conversations.

For questions about DEI training, contact the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office by emailing Kamali Archer at karcher@houstonmethodist.org.

The Together We Grow Virtual Learning Map® experience seeks to engage participants in conversation around our DEI strengths and opportunities at Houston Methodist. This learning has been recognized as an important effort throughout our organization and reinforced by our executive team as a strategic priority. This 120-min session uses a visual metaphor to promote dialogue and understanding among team members from different parts of the organization.

The main objectives of Together We Grow are to:

• Align our vision for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture at Houston Methodist, focusing on our I CARE values
• Highlight the tools and drivers we’re using to grow our capabilities in diversity, equity and inclusion, both internally and externally
• Make a personal connection to our diversity, equity and inclusion vision and drivers, recognize our own biases and identify how we can make positive change

The Recognizing Microaggressions-Staff & Physicians Learning Series offers tools to create inclusive language and enhance positive interactions, encourage discussions and promote positive change regarding microaggressions, which can lead to strained relationships and breakdowns in trust.

Unconscious bias can get in the way of true diversity and inclusivity. The Managing Unconscious Bias Learning Series provides you with the tools and skills to recognize and articulate various types of unconscious bias and effectively begin to mitigate them.

With many different generations represented in our workforce, it can become difficult to ensure we are communicating and collaborating effectively with the various generations on our team. The Navigating Multigenerational Teams Learning Series confronts generational assumptions and stereotypes, while providing steps to effectively work across generational divides.

The Beyond Cultural Competency course will help you gain the knowledge and skills to effectively recognize and appreciate cultural differences and the role empathy plays in effective cultural communication.

Equitable Communication is a comprehensive session designed to enhance your ability to engage in inclusive and respectful dialogue in diverse settings. 

To register for these classes, log in to LMS and search "DEI."

For questions, comments or suggestions regarding DEI Learning Series topics, contact Kamali Archer at karcher@houstonmethodist.org.