This engaging online webinar not only marked the importance of History Month, but it also provided you an exclusive insight into the launch of the LGBT Great iiBT standards launching on 1st March 2022, as well as sharing with you several organisational tips and best practices.
Date: Wednesday 23rd February 2022.
Time: 1.00pm GMT, 08.00am ET, 9.00pm HKT (50 minutes).
Audience: Priority registration access for members. The event is also open to non-members.
Featured Speakers
- Bisi Alimi, Executive Director, the Bisi Alimi Foundation
- Alexis Goldfarb, Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, EMEA
- TBC – Jon Terry, Diversity Project Board Member, Organisational People Advisor
- Katrina Lloyd, Editor-in-chief of Investment Week, Professional Adviser and Cover Magazine
- Matt Cameron, Global Managing Director – LGBT Great
What is History Month?
- In 2022, LGBT Great is bringing together the intersection of diversity to mark History Month. February is US Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
- February is also UK LGBT History Month is an annual celebration that provides learning and education about the historic challenges faced by the community. This celebration aims to educate young people about the journey of the rights movement and to promote inclusivity in modern society. LGBT History Month originated in the US in 1994 and started in the UK eleven years later in 2003.
Agenda
Event Open (5 mins) | Time: 1.00pm GMT, 8.00am ET, 9.00pm HKT TBC – Northern Trust – The importance of social sustainability |
Exploring History Month interesting facts and figures (5 mins) | Time: 1.05pm GMT, 8.05am ET, 9.05pm HKT Exploring black and LGBT+ history with live polling |
Leadership conversations: Why is History Month important? (30 mins) | Time: 1.10pm GMT, 8.10am ET, 9.10pm HKT Facilitator: Kat Lloyd – Editor-in-chief, Investment Week, Professional Adviser & Cover Magazine Featured Speakers:
Key Questions:
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Event Close: The iiBT Standards (5 mins) | Time: 2.40pm GMT, 9.40am ET, 9.40pm HKT Matt Cameron, Global Managing Director – LGBT Great |