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Developing an Inclusive Workforce: Expanding Inclusion in Maintenance, Reliability, and Asset Management Presenter: Blair Carmichael
Description:
Our world is ever-changing. The maintenance and asset management world is predominantly dominated by men, but that is shifting. But it can only shift if the people at the top create a welcoming workforce. As supervisors, managers, executives, and employees, it is our job to make everyone on our team feel welcomed. If we do not change and create a welcoming environment, we will miss out on new ideas and concerns that these individuals bring to the table. This workshop will include discussions on identities, privilege, and bystander interference, and on creating a welcoming work environment. It will also focus on activities such as privilege sale, 5 Ds to bystander interference, and employee profile situations. About the Presenter:
Blair Carmichael (they/them) grew up in North Bay, Ont., the Gateway to the North. Carmichael has their B.Comm. and BBA from Nipissing University and their MBA from the Australian Institute of Business, and is completing their education for PEMAC’s CAMP. They are currently working as an Asset Management Specialist at Ontario Northland Transportation Commission on the program team to implement a new asset management transformation. Carmichael identifies as non-binary and is a strong believer in making the world more inclusive. |