Open Source Summit + Embedded Linux Conference + OSPOCon 2021

Inclusive societies are an ideal place to live and work where individuals belonging to a majority group actively support minorities to end discrimination and bring about social justice. An ally is a person who actively supports and promotes inclusive behaviors and equality through action to benefit people who are different from themselves. Everyone can become an ally. Men can be allies to women, able bodied people can be allies to people with disabilities, and so on. Organizations that want to strengthen their diversity and inclusion climate can consider developing ally training programs and promoting allyship. While diversity should be appreciated, many obstacles and challenges are not immediately identifiable. Our focus is to show ways on how allyship can be instrumental and can be used as a best practice to reduce workplace discrimination. Learn about how to choose an ally, potential strategies to bounce back from difficult conversations, and how to stay motivated and invested. Finally, Lekha and Kaushik will conclude by sharing case studies on the benefits it has on the ally partner, the overall work culture, and the many benefits that an ally experiences.