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The focus needs to shift away from women’s supposed need for more confidence to the gendered obstacles in the way of their advancement. Seven steps to fixing systemic gender inequality.
The focus needs to shift away from women’s supposed need for more confidence to the gendered obstacles in the way of their advancement. Seven steps to fixing systemic gender inequality.
The tech slowdown, and fears of a broader recession have led companies to slash diversity, equity and inclusion budgets. It’s a short-sighted move.
The few trailblazers succeeding in the investment industry have had to overcome daunting structural barriers and unconscious bias.
Exposing the rationale behind why decisions have been made can help make all employees feel like part of the team.
Diversity is not something to spend five minutes talking about at a meeting, says the global head of equity and inclusion; it needs to be integrated seamlessly into all aspects of the business, from finance to marketing to IT.
Enterprises are moving beyond the DEI activity that started after the murder of George Floyd and are beginning to ‘institutionalize’ their efforts, from regular town halls to concrete goals to shifts in top executives’ personal perspectives: ‘Now it’s considered a must-have.’
Following George Floyd’s murder, big tech made a combined financial commitment of nearly $4.6 billion toward racial justice, but little actually changed on the ground. Here’s why—and how to fix it.
A tunnel-vision focus on diversity at the expense of inclusion prevents employees from demonstrating two key behaviors: engagement and authenticity. Three tactics to change that.
Leadership is at the top of four key factors that predict higher levels of employee satisfaction with their organization’s DE&I efforts, which in turn predict overall job satisfaction.
Twelve of the President’s 25 Cabinet and Cabinet-level picks were women. Here’s why that’s neurologically significant and how it may become a pivot point in politics, business and beyond.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.