Hacking the Gap in Tech

Hacking the diversity gap, one hackathon at a time.The mission of Hack the Gap is to amplify the voices and cultivate talents of underserved people in our community.

Hack the Gap

Explore how tech teams can apply learnings from the BE MSP Workplace Toolkit to further diversity, equity & inclusion goals.

Hacking the Gap in Tech: A Data-Driven Approach to Inclusive Teams and Product DevelopmentTech is integrated in one way or another into most businesses today. However, the industry still has many gaps when it comes diversity, equity and inclusion. This week, Caroline Karanja will share her insight and direct experience on the practical ways that we can work on hacking the gap in tech.During this session, Guided Pulse Solutions will guide attendees through specific examples and situations on how tech teams can apply learnings from the <a href="https://makeitmsp.teachable.com/p/inclusivetoolkit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BE MSP Workplace Toolkit</a> to further their internal and/or external DEI goals.Don't Miss the Other Sessions<ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-miss-the-mark-how-to-make-your-marketing-team-more-inclusive-tickets-150807311729" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Don't Miss the Mark | May 18, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-the-bar-how-to-make-your-legal-team-more-inclusive-tickets-150810587527" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Raising the Bar | June 15, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM</a></li></ul>About the BE MSP Workplace ToolkitIn 2016 and as part of its ongoing work to better retain professionals of color in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region, Make It. MSP. partners launched a new toolkit designed to aid employers in building more inclusive workplaces. The<a href="https://makeitmsp.teachable.com/p/inclusivetoolkit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> BE MSP Workplace Toolkit</a> is a free digital toolkit designed to drive meaningful conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace no matter where you may be at in the journey.Informed by insights from <a href="https://makeitmsp.org/2019/12/gaps-persist-more-action-needed-make-it-msp-s-2019-be-msp-insights-report/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Make It. MSP.’s professionals of color survey</a>, the toolkit uses real stories and experiences from professionals of color in the MSP region to guide teams through conversations and exercises that move beyond the surface. Through honest, authentic conversation and exploration into real experiences, leaders, managers and colleagues can begin to understand the nuances and everyday actions that can truly change workplace cultures.

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