Let’s Talk Pronouns! Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary People

A key and growing diversity constituency around the globe and in every organization that needs to be fully recognized and appreciated is the LGBTQ – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer community. And within this community is the hot emerging area of transgender and nonbinary people, which leads to the discussion about pronouns. We will also discuss misgendering, respectful communications and how to be an ally to this community.

Stan C. Kimer is a nationally recognized consultant and speaker on all areas of workplace diversity with a deep expertise in LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) diversity. Stan served as IBM’s corporate global LGBT diversity manager, during which time he expanded IBM’s LGBT diversity initiatives globally and established IBM’s procedures for supporting transgender employees, including case management of employees undergoing gender transition while in the workplace. Since retiring from IBM, Stan has trained or spoken in over 125 venues reaching over 7,500 professionals. He is a certified Out and Equal Workplace Advocates Building Bridges Trainer and a certified Training Management Corp / Berlitz Cultural Competency Trainer / Practitioner.