Cammy Watkins
Cammy is an Executive Director at Inclusive Communities. In this role she utilizes her passions for promoting social justice, community building and organizational development to facilitate dialogues within the business community around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Recording: Yes
- Language: English
- Duration: 45 min / 15 min
Inclusive Communication
In this expert session, Cammy explored microaggressions—subtle, everyday insults or slights targeting marginalized groups—and their impact in the workplace. Using real-life examples like unwarranted hair-touching and stereotypical jokes, she highlighted their prevalence and encouraged participants to share experiences. Cammy introduced “calling in” for constructive reflection and “calling out” to stop harmful behavior, emphasizing a balance between accountability and respect. She addressed natural stress responses, promoting self-awareness and reflection as key to effective communication. The session also covered team ground rules for inclusivity, such as active listening and clear expectations, offering practical tools like the “Values Fingerprint.”