ACC NCR: Self to Systems Training Course

The ACC NCR DE&I Committee is excited to invite you to join members and sponsors* in taking the “Self to Systems Training Course.”  This three-part course and custom workbook tackles how to accomplish systemic change on issues of equity and inclusion by breaking it into three dimensions: the individual, interpersonal relationships and communities, and organizational dynamics and institutions. The course includes: 

• Three core video trainings from Jennifer Brown, Tiffany Jana, Edgar Villanueva, and Lily Zheng, plus five bonus trainings with Patrisse Cullors and Mary-Frances Winters and more.
• Practical strategies to create more just and equitable systems
• Ready-to-use frameworks for dismantling oppression in organizations through anti-racist, decolonization, and inclusive leadership practices
• Tools for facilitating tough conversations about how systems oppression affect workplace relationships and organizational structures
• Membership portal with eight downloadable course video lessons, audio, PDF transcripts, custom course workbook, plus four bestselling ebooks from our trainers 
• An optional certificate of completion

Learn more at https://learning.bkconnection.com/self-to-systems-training-course-LZ.

As noted on the website, the course is available directly to individuals for $297.  The initial sale price of $59 is no longer available, but ACC NCR is able to now offer it to members and sponsors* for $76 and will facilitate shared learning over the next seven months (see below for details) for those who are interested.     

The ACC NCR DE&I Committee will host the following series of programs to encourage and support engagement with and implementation of the information in the course:

• April 16, 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Kick-Off
  
  Over the following six weeks, in preparation for May 21 program:
  • watch one hour long core training video and one 30-minute bonus video 
  • read bestselling book: How to Be an Inclusive Leader
     
• May 21, 12:30 – 2:30 pm – Part 1: The Self; Anyone Can (and Should!) Be an Inclusive Leader
  
  Over the following 10 weeks, in preparation for July 30 program:
  • watch one hourlong core training video and two 40-minute bonus videos
  • read bestselling books: Subtle Acts of Exclusion and The Ethical Sellout
    
• July 30, 12:30 – 2:30 pm – Part 2: Community & Organizations; How to Invite Teams into Social Change Work
  
  Over the following 7 weeks, in preparation for Sept. 17 program:
  • watch one hourlong core training video and two 30-minute bonus videos 
  • read bestselling book: Decolonizing Wealth
     
• September 17, 12:30 – 2:30 pm – Part 3: Systems & Society; What We Can Learn from Racial Justice Movements
  
• October 8, TBD - Final Recap & Celebration
  
• November 12 – Save the Date for ACC NCR’s Second Annual DE&I Conference
  

To participate, register and pay by March 31 and please note if:

1. you will participate in the program series (invitations for individual programs will be sent separately)
2. you would like to be assigned to a small-group cohort in addition to participating in the program series
3. you will participate independently

* annual relationship sponsors may register up to two representatives (Diamond may register three) ($59 fee applies per person)