Allyship at ELAM Program Goals

Allyship at ELAM Program Training

1. Empathy Development – Training that emphasizes understanding diverse perspectives and practicing empathy in patient and colleague interactions, leading to improved workplace relationships and team cohesion.
2. Active Listening Exercises – Techniques that help leaders listen without interrupting, acknowledge others' contributions and respond thoughtfully, fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels heard.
3. Inclusive Leadership Practices – Programs that focus on recognizing and addressing biases, advocating for equity and creating a psychologically safe environment. These practices are increasingly essential in today’s workforce, as they enhance team morale, increase employee engagement and improve decision-making.

Excellent leadership and allyship requires that men show up for their women colleagues in three distinct ways – interpersonal, public and systemic.

• As interpersonal allies, leaders with agency listen generously, avoid assumptions based on gender identity, ensure equitable inclusion, decenter their perspectives, build networks of trust-based relationships, welcome feedback and recognize the benefits of reciprocal mentoring connections.
• As public allies, leaders with privilege resist bystander paralysis, disrupting bias, harassment and other forms of discrimination in real time. They hold peers accountable, interrupt meeting dynamics that sideline underrepresented voices and proactively sponsor individuals from marginalized groups for opportunities.
• As systemic allies, leaders create workplace structures that allow everyone to thrive, carefully screen policies and procedures (e.g., hiring, promotion and pay) for biases that create inequity, and promote accountability for progress toward gender equity.

Demonstrate your commitment to equity and inclusivity through allyship training. Empower your leaders to create a culture where every team member feels seen, valued and supported, fostering trust, reducing turnover and enhancing team effectiveness. Invest in a workplace that attracts and retains top talent, setting a new standard for accountability and excellence in health care leadership.

For questions and to register, please contact elam@drexel.edu.

 
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