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February Office Hour Template: Fireside Chat

👥 Target Audience: Admins & Office Hour Hosts

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How to use these templates

These templates will help guide timely office hour sessions for you to host in your organization. The templates are inspired by 10KC’s 2024 Workplace Mentorship Calendar: A Year of Inclusive Initiatives.

Copy and paste these templates into a new office hour by heading over to the Office Hours section on the 10KC platform, selecting the “+” button on the right and scrolling to the bottom to select “Empty Template”.

From there you will:

  1. Insert your email and any event editors necessary.

  2. Copy and paste the title and description from this template into their respective spots on the platform.

** Be sure to replace text in the brackets with relevant information and make any necessary edits.

  1. Fill out the rest of the information for your office hour in terms of time, date, location, participants and target audience.

You don’t have to use this template for your communications, but this is meant to provide you with a starting point. Feel free to make it your own & have a great session!

Looking for some extra support with Office Hours? Check out this article for a deeper dive!

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Title
: Fireside Chat with [Organizational Leader(s)/ E/BRG Leader(s)]

Description:
In this candid conversation, [Organizational Leader(s) / E/BRG Leader(s)] will share personal experiences, insights, and strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment. From navigating challenges to celebrating successes, this fireside chat aims to inspire meaningful dialogue and provide practical takeaways for creating a diverse and thriving workplace culture. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and contribute to the ongoing conversation about the importance of diversity in the professional landscape.

Sample Office Hour Flow

  • Introductions

  • Overview of Session

  • Host shares personal experiences and/or insights

  • Host shares strategies and tools for inclusive and equitable workplace

  • Live Q&A

  • Closing remarks

Optional

Add a question for participants upon registration:

  • Are there any questions you hope the leader will address during the conversation?

  • Are there any specific aspects of the leader's DEI journey or leadership style you are particularly interested in learning about?

  • Or create your own!

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After the session:

  • Keep the knowledge flowing! We recommend following up with your Office Hour participants with a summary so they can keep their learnings in mind.

  • Invest in your development! Check out the feedback on your Office Hour on the 10KC platform for valuable insights.

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