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 Conference NewsTina Tchen wants us to create a new workplace culture, one that is diverse, inclusive and safe for all workers. A child of Chinese refugee immigrant parents, her journey has taken her from Harvard to the White House to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, and at every step she's made furthering equality for women and girls a mission.
After eight years in the White House as Michelle Obama's chief of staff and the executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, Tchen today heads the law firm Buckley Sandler's Chicago office. Following the start of the #MeToo movement earlier this year, Tchen helped start the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, which connects those who have experienced sexual misconduct or retaliation in the workplace with legal assistance.
Tchen said she believe the moment we're in right now is one that will lead to lasting change. What we've been doing the last 30 years isn't working, she added. Investments need to be made in changing the culture to be more inclusive to all and to reflect the diversity of our country.
There are things organizations can do now to start facilitating the culture shift, Tchen said, including:
   There are a number of misconceptions about young professionals – both on your staff and in your association – but one thing is true: They just want a seat at the table.
Aaron Manogue and Emily Viles of AMPED Association Management talked about these young professional stereotypes, flipped those myths on their heads, and delivered solutions for how associations today can identify and nurture these future leaders.
Myth: YPs are lazy.
Reality: They're efficient with their time and resourceful.
What you can do: Make sure you offer them resources that are flexible so they can access them at any time, anywhere.
Myth: YPs are selfish and narcissistic.
Reality: They want to stand out and share their accomplishments with friends and family.
What you can do: Offer new leadership and volunteer opportunities, and follow them on social media.
Myth: YPs are entitled.
Reality: They are highly educated and want to be recognized based on their work.
What you can do: Create more professional development targeted to YPs, including certifications and face-to-face events for networking.
Myth: YPs are disloyal.
Reality: They want to continually approve, have a new definition of "career," and are good at recognizing when they've hit a plateau.
What you can do: While they may change jobs, an association can be a consistent resource for continued education and mentoring. 
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