BizTalk Library
Dr. Sharoni Denise Little
CEO, The Strategist Company LLC
Vice Dean/Senior DEI Officer and Professor, Marshall School of Business, USC
The Strategic Utility of Diversity in the Workplace
You’ll Learn
How to understand the case for DEI in your organization
How DEI can drive innovation, performance, growth & sustainability
How to leverage individual and collective power to confront, disrupt and eradicate bias, oppression and racism
How to foster and sustain and organization-wide DEI action plan
Equitable Hiring and Workplace Equity Initiatives
You’ll Learn
How to identify equity concepts & understand how they influence hiring
How to appraise your organizational values & practices
How sustain equitable talent acquisition
How to apply and modify strategies to promote equity in workforce composition/distribution
Brandi Junious
Co-Director, Workforce Equity Initiatives
University of Southern California
Race and Equity Center
Wilmon Christian
Co-Director, Workforce Equity Initiatives
University of Southern California
Race and Equity Center
Supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Your Business
You’ll Learn
A deeper understanding of concepts related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
How to connect DEI areas of focus with business goals and objectives
Highlights and examples of methods and best practices for business
Resources and next steps for planning and taking action
Farzana Nayani
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist and Coach
When Shift Hits the Fan: Tips for Small Business Owners During a Pandemic
You’ll Learn
Focusing on Answers, NOT Questions
Being an In The Box Thinker
Drop Kick the Elevator Speech
Using Data and Information Wisely
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Bill Imada
Chairman & Chief Connectivity Officer
IW Group
Roberto Martinez
Grow with Google Digital Coach
Founder and CEO of Braven Agency
Taking Your Business Digital: Using Online Tools to Remain Open During COVID-19
You’ll Learn
How to use Google My Business to Keep Your Company Online
Google's Response to COVID19 and the grants available to Small Business
How to Use Google Meet to host webinars at no cost
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Taking Your Business Live: Planning & Execution of Web-based Events
You’ll Learn
Planning & Execution of Web-based Events
Art of Virtual Events & How to market them
Marketing for small businesses during the pandemic
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Amanda Ma
Chief Experience Officer
Innovate Marketing Group
For Business Owners, By Business Owners: Applying for SBA Relief Funds
You’ll Learn
Updates on the Paycheck Protection Program
How to apply for the EIDL Loan Advance
Expanding on the SBA Express Bridge Loans & Debt Relief
Mark Morales
VP of the SBA Division
City National Bank
Terri Billups
Assistant District Director, Economic Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
Maintaining Safety, Security and Health: Small Business Administration Guidance and Resources
You’ll Learn
SBA Resource Partner Network
SBA Funding Programs
SBA Federal Contracting Assistance Programs
SBA COVID-19-specific Resources and Guidance
Xiomara Peña
California Program Director & National Latino Entrepreneurship Director
Small Business Majority
Small Business Disaster Assistance: A Financial Guideline to Sustainability
You’ll Learn
Update on state and federal assistance available to small businesses
Background of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Programs (PPP)
An overview of alternative lending options including microloans and online lenders
Local grant opportunities & relief funds
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Weathering The Storm: A Strategic Process for Leading Resiliently
You’ll Learn
The Archetype of a Resilient Leader
5 Tips for Leading Resiliently
Tools for Leading During Crisis
Downloading Weathering The Storm: A Strategic Process for Leading Resiliently
Sabrina K. Garba
CEO
Glass Ladder Group
Kamille Rose Soler
Founder
The Ultimate LYFE
Team Management During Times of Uncertainty: A Guide to Empathetic Leadership
You’ll Learn
Leadership tools to alleviate anxiety and fear
The importance of community relationships while social distancing
How to harness chaos using creativity
Traits and actions of a “Leader of Love”
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Huy Ly
Founder & CEO
Meijun
Maintaining Personal and
Business Security in the
Non-Traditional Workspace
You’ll Learn
How to Be Proactive About Protecting Your Business
How to Reduce Liability and Improve Data Practices
Brief Introduction to the Dark Web
Common Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
Best Practices & Policies for "Work From Home"
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Pam Isom
President & CEO
ICE Safety Solutions
Ways for You and Your
Business to Continue
Operations During a
Pandemic Outbreak
You’ll Learn
Basic Living Practices during a Pandemic
Facts and Fictions of the Virus
Preventative Health Precautions for Business
How to Remain Calm and Look to the Future
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