BES Cohort 4 Session 2 by Alexis Millett https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf Made with magic en-us 2022-06-13 17:46:50 UTC 2022-06-30 17:56:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837011 I need more practice. ]]> 2022-06-13 17:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837011 I wish this came more naturally https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837383 2022-06-13 17:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837383 Practice, yes. I need that too. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837610 2022-06-13 17:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837610 this training space is an incredible gift https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837682 2022-06-13 17:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837682 i need ongoing reminders https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837882 2022-06-13 17:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837882 ...to be able to bring this along in my day-to-day life https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837959 2022-06-13 17:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219837959 I wonder if our Bureau can continue to support this work. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838061 2022-06-13 17:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838061 I think... https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838238 ...my privilege is often invisible to me (like ultraviolet light)]]> 2022-06-13 17:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838238 I could think on my feet better and address racism/white dominate behaviors in the moment https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838258 2022-06-13 17:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838258 wish this wasn't so challenging https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838317 2022-06-13 17:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838317 What the lessons learned from these affinity sessions are for the larger bureau. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838556 2022-06-13 17:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838556 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838642 We could see examples (videos) of this in practice regarding racially charged discussions.

]]> 2022-06-13 17:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838642 I wonder how to find or create spaces in the workplace to keep this practice going https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838742 2022-06-13 17:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838742 I wish... https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838834 I were more sensitive to my impact]]> 2022-06-13 17:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838834 these topics/training materials were ubiquitous in our learning and working institutions https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838869 2022-06-13 17:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219838869 what it would be if all worked on this https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219839167 2022-06-13 17:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219839167 I wonder... https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219839219 ...Am I making progress?]]> 2022-06-13 17:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219839219 i had more time for this! https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219839736 2022-06-13 18:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2219839736 It looks like a diversity of colors among our staff, and in many meetings. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484566 2022-06-30 17:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484566 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484604 Employees of color feel safe, respected, and heard.]]> 2022-06-30 17:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484604 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484622 this work will be a lifelong commitment in order to continue learning and growing. ]]> 2022-06-30 17:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484622 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484703 It looks like privileged people leaning in, with compassion (and grace for themselves as well) to hear and understand a microaggression, in order to eliminate it. ]]> 2022-06-30 17:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234484703 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485090 Everyone in our community has affordable access to our services.]]> 2022-06-30 17:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485090 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485105 In my team, it means that we can use the phrase "bring your authentic self to work"]]> 2022-06-30 17:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485105 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485149 what racist interactions/aggressions I've experienced but been unaware of. ]]> 2022-06-30 17:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485149 Awareness of Portland's Equity Geographies https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485341 All BES staff regrularly refer to continually updated GIS map interfaces that show where communities of color reside along with  completed, current, and planned proejcts to improve infrastructure in these areas. ]]> 2022-06-30 17:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485341 Having safety to speak, for others to speak. To be able to make mistakes, be open to feedback, to continually learn through the safety of communication https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485579 2022-06-30 17:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485579 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485631 incorporating equity into all decisions, large or small ]]> 2022-06-30 17:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485631 More Bipoc in leadership, decision making positions and influencing our City from their authentic viewpoints, more bipoc in entry level positions where they can grow and enhance the work we do at BES. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485712 2022-06-30 17:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485712 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485806 Like intentional conversations about equity at every phase of a project; re-assessing community impact, critically looking at our decisions, how they are made, and who they are made by. It looks like prioritizing and listening to people of color in the bureau and in Portland as to what services they want us to provide and how to approach problems. ]]> 2022-06-30 17:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234485806 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486040 People of non-dominant races, genders, physical abilities, classes, etc feel safe to communicate their truths without fear of retaliation

]]> 2022-06-30 17:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486040 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486153 How our existing BIPOC employees are feeling and if they have thoughts on way for us all to improve.]]> 2022-06-30 17:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486153 Diverse workforce of comfortable, authentic and engaged people who can listen and build solutions together https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486280 2022-06-30 17:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486280 I hope BES continues to invest in this critical work https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486371 So that we can fulfill the mandate "to be respected by future generations." I concur that this statement reflects the kind of mandate that can be personally motivating, rather than just another bureaucratic directive.]]> 2022-06-30 17:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486371 There needs to be continual focus, on a group level and an individual level, to keep making forward progress on equity https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486505 2022-06-30 17:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486505 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486943 I wonder what it will take for bureau leadership to invest in the time it takes to truly transform our culture to be antidiscriminatory. ]]> 2022-06-30 17:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234486943 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234487125 not being help back by our large bureau, bureaucracy, existing set processes. Instead being able to break through to build better processes ]]> 2022-06-30 17:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234487125 I wish all BES employees felt valued and safe at work, and that we all belong, and I wish that we can continue this work to build a better future together https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234487346 2022-06-30 17:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/okp257qhc15zh2cf/wish/2234487346