Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Training - David O'Regan - FY20Q2

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Training

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is one of six GitLab Values. This template is intended to be an onboarding introduction to new team members, and a refresher for those who have been with GitLab.

Steps

• Assign this issue to yourself with the title of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Training - First Name Last Name - FY##Q#

Review

• Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging section of the values page
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging page
• Being an Ally
• Being Inclusive
• Unconscious Bias

Actions

• Start learning path Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for all - approximately 5 hours
  • Unconscious Bias
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
  • Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
  • Skills for Inclusive Conversations
  • Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues
  • Communicating Across Cultures
  • Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander

Questions to ask yourself

• How do I present myself among my team members.
• What, if any, did I learn were my unconscious biases.
• Have I considered my privilige(s).
• What actions can I take to promote diversity?
• How can I can improve the feeling of inclusivity of those around me?
• Do I have a good sense of how people feel belonging?

Self assess

• In areas of improvement I have identified, I have taken specific action.