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E-Learning is Boring, In-person Training is Unscalable: Captivating, Documentary-style Storytelling Can Shift Organisational Learning and, Ultimately, Behaviour to Be More Inclusive and Can Do this at Scale View Digital Media
Innovation Case Studies Roy Gluckman
Connecting emotionally to 20-minute long videos about peoples’ personal experiences can offer a new way of learning in a highly competitive digital learning world. Our practice research shows that this new way of learning can be the key to triggering behaviour change in organisations that operate remotely, have little capacity for behaviour change activities but are impatient for change. I present the feedback from participants in a 30-day online challenge who claim “life-changing” effects after watching deeply relatable story-tellers share their experiences in compelling, exquisitely produced, documentary-style videos about diversity and inclusion. I explain the benefits of this format of learning which including offering far more protection for employees who fear sharing their stories in person, as well as the ability to scale this format of learning and position it alongside other engagement sessions, chat forums and even in-person sessions. I share anecdotal evidence of the impact of presenting not just information or research but these two forms of knowledge combined with emotive content to create an atmosphere of compassion, inspiration and, ultimately, urgent organisational change. I share a short video introducing the #30DayInclusionChallenge and also facilitate a discussion on the benefits of this innovative form of DEIB content delivery within organisations that seek both behaviour and culture change.
Addressing Barriers and Improving Systems in Financial Education to Support Health Equity View Digital Media
Innovation Case Studies Katherine Soule
Researchers are currently addressing the connection between increasing fiscal literacy and improving health equity. Knowing that individual and household financial stability and improved living conditions support physical and emotional health improvements, the Living On My Own project was developed to increase vulnerable youth access to and participation in financial literacy programs, as well as to support improvements in educator knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards supporting financial education for vulnerable youth. For this project, vulnerable youth included young people (16-21 years old) who are aging out of foster care, may experience homelessness, may be first generation college students, and who are living in poverty. Exploratory implementation research of virtual and in-person delivery of the Living On My Own curriculum increased understanding of the barriers and constraints that impact transition-age youth’s participation in fiscal literacy programs, and identified program delivery and assessment improvements to reduce barriers. Additionally, new community and institutional partnerships were developed to support improvements in individuals’ access to fiscal services and assets through interventions across multiple levels of influence. Anticipated outcomes from participating in inclusive financial education include short term (increased knowledge and skills), mid-term (securing emergency and/or rental housing and successfully budgeting fiscal resources), and long-term (improvements in health, wellbeing, and quality of life.)
How to Make Inclusive Employment a Reality View Digital Media
Innovation Case Studies Kim Donaldson
In Canada the employment rate for people with disabilities is 21% lower than people who aren't disabled. In the U.S. unemployment is twice as high for people with a disability as it is for people without a disability. Why are there labour shortages when these gaps in employment continue to exist? It can be challenging to address ableism and mitigate its influences in organizational culture. The accountability cookie crumbles across our community with a large portion landing with employers and business operations. Learn how you can recruit and retain people with disabilities and help your organization close the gap on equitable hiring, employment and promotion opportunities for disabled people.
