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[ ABOUT THE EVENT ]
When it comes to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts, a commitment and plan for change is only as good as its impact.
More money than ever is being spent on DEIB work. Global Industry Analysts Inc. reports that the global market for Diversity and Inclusion was estimated in the US at $9.3 billion in 2022, and it is projected to reach $15.4 billion by 2026. Yet, after spending exceedingly large amounts of money on DEIB training, tools, tech and HR strategies, we continue to see little impact. Even though the majority of executives rate DEIB as an important issue, Gallup found that people of color are more likely to experience workplace bias with about 24% of Black and Hispanic or Latinx employees experiencing discrimination in the workplace. Furthermore, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10.1% of people with disabilities were unemployed in the previous year, while the average US unemployment rate sits at approximately 8.1%.
With that said, organizations who crack the code to fostering workplace inclusion and belonging reap significant benefits. According to McKinsey, corporations identified as more diverse and inclusive are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. In fact, McKinsey’s 2020 “Diversity Wins” study found that “companies in the top quartile for ethnic and cultural diversity outperformed those in the fourth quartile by 36% in profitability.”
What’s the key to creating diverse teams and unleashing their power? According to Qualtrics, a sense of belonging is the top driver for employee satisfaction. To put it simply, when people feel included and feel a sense of belonging, they are more inclined to voice their big ideas, share criticisms, and take risks - without the fear of embarrassment and judgment.
The work is hard, but there are effective ways to weave inclusion & belonging into the ethos and fabric of the organization. Join us and learn the strategies that place inclusion & belonging at the heart of our organizational culture.
Key Event Takeaways:
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Walk away with ready-to-implement strategies to develop inclusive leaders and create responsible allies to foster workplace inclusion and psychological safety
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Gain effective bias-reducing practices to dismantle systemic barriers
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Learn from experts about how to attract, retain and nurture neurodivergent workers to gain a competitive advantage
[ OUR SPEAKERS ]
ZECH DAHMS
Community Engagement & Content Lead
achieve Engagement
ANGELA R. HOWARD
Founder and CEO
Call for Culture
MITA MALLICK
Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact
Carta
Author
Reimagine Inclusion
DERETTA COLE RHODES, PhD
Chief Culture Officer
Atlanta Braves
JASMIN ZAMORA
Director, Engagement and Inclusion
Cision
MAUREEN ANDRETTA
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
NTT Ltd.
MICKI MULINA
Director, Inclusion & Leadership Development
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
LIZ PAVESE, PHD
Sr. Business Psychologist
Workday
JENNIFER STANFORD
CEO
Emergent Performance Solutions
GEORGE ROGERS
Chief Culture Officer
Lighthouse Research & Advisory
ANNA ELEAZER
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
BetMGM
AMANDA SPERLING
VP, People & Culture
Herrmann International
[ OUR AGENDA ]
11:30am EST
TO
11:40am EST
Opening Remarks & Welcoming
Speakers:
Zech Dahms - Community Engagement & Content Lead - achieve Engagement
Angela R. Howard - Founder and CEO - Call for Culture
11:40am EST
TO
12:10pm EST
Opening Keynote - Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace, A Fireside chat with Mita Mallick and Angela Howard
Speakers:
Mita Mallick - Author - Reimagine Inclusion
12:10pm EST TO
1:15pm EST
Impact Accelerator #1 - Enabling Inclusion By Dismantling Systemic Barriers
Speakers:
DeRetta Cole Rhodes, PhD - Chief Culture Officer - Atlanta Braves
Micki Mulima - Director, Inclusion, Leadership & Talent Development - Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Jennifer Stanford - CEO - Emergent Performance Solutions
In this session, we will explore crucial aspects that have hindered diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts in the past and discuss effective strategies to overcome them.
Think of this section as an exploration of the "pre-work" necessary to adopt an inclusive lens and lay the groundwork for comprehensive transformation.
Our expert speakers will delve into key areas such as:
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Understanding the reasons behind past failures in DEIB initiatives
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The pitfalls of hiring DEI specialists without adequate support and leadership commitment
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The policies & systems that must be dismantled
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Pressing needs to eliminate structural and cultural barriers that impede organizations from attracting diverse and talented employees.
1:15pm EST TO
1:45pm EST
Panel Discussion - A Generative Dialogue Around The World Of Inclusion & Belonging
Moderator: Angela R Howard - Founder and CEO - Call for Culture
Panelists:
Maureen Andretta - Director of Diversity & Inclusion - NTT Ltd.
Anna Eleazer - Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - BetMGM
Amanda Sperling - VP, People & Culture - Herrmann International
A generative dialogue is an opportunity that involves genuine inquiry and sharing that leads to a deeper understanding of the topic at hand.
Some topics that will be covered in this panel discussion include:
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How to build DEIB into your values-system and ethos
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How we can evolve DEIB from being a separate program or entity
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Why DEIB efforts have failed in the past
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The leaderships role in all of this
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Unlocking performative DEIB
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The systems, technologies, and processes needed to create and track DEIB strategies
1:45pm EST
TO
2:50pm EST
Impact Accelerator #2: Cultivating a Thriving DEIB Culture: Strategies and Impact Measurement
Speakers:
Liz Pavese, Ph.D - Sr. Business Psychologist - Workday
Jasmin Zamora - Director, Engagement and Inclusion - Cision
George Rogers - Chief Culture Officer - Lighthouse Research & Advisory
Now that we have dismantled some of the barriers in this space, we can now start to implement strategies to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) into the core values and ethos of your organization.
Our expert speakers will guide you through tangible and ready-to-implement approaches to foster psychological safety, establish a culture of inclusion and belonging, and integrate DEIB throughout your organization. We will emphasize the importance of treating DEIB as an integral part of your values system, rather than a standalone initiative, and explore effective strategies to connect and align DEIB efforts across all levels of your organization.
Some of the key focus areas of this section include:
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How to equip managers and leaders with insights and tools to drive change transparently
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Tools to listen to your employees in an inclusive manner and derive equitable and relevant insights.
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Explore the utilization of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), peer groups, and ambassadors to reinforce cultural elements aligned with DEIB.
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Building safe and inclusive spaces for discussions surrounding various life topics and real-world situations
Learn how to measure the impact of your efforts, empower your workforce, and foster an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute their best.
2:50pm EST
TO
3:00pm EST
Closing Remarks
[ OUR PARTNERS ]
[ WHY ATTEND ]
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FREE to attend, thanks to our incredible event supporters!
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Amazing content from an exciting speaker lineup of thought leaders.
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Interact with speakers and peers in a LIVE virtual setting.
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All registrants get access to the content On-Demand for 30 days.
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Earn SHRM & HRCI recertification credits.
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