When Cost-Cutting, Don’t Rush To Slow DE&I
Nearly one third of executives say the weakening economy is forcing them to pull back on diversity efforts, but that could be trouble, long term.
Nearly one third of executives say the weakening economy is forcing them to pull back on diversity efforts, but that could be trouble, long term.
Working with people from diverse worlds is almost always more challenging than working with people from similar backgrounds. Here’s how to bridge the divides.
Look past the stigmas and you’ll find a wealth of untapped talent and potential among those impacted by incarceration.
Use your transformative leadership skills to simultaneously meet two imperatives: (1) safeguard the infrastructure set up to support inclusion in your company, and (2) make visible the modeling of inclusive behaviors.
Improving representation of diverse groups of employees in your organization isn’t enough. You must also catalyze the momentum essential for overcoming inevitable challenges. How to build that momentum? Foster a culture of inclusion.
If you had a serious problem with your supply chain, you wouldn’t try to solve it with a heartfelt email. A six-step protocol for delivering real change.
Of course, you should be focused on racial, ethnic and gender diversity, but not exclusively—think, too, about disability, upbringing and experience.
With diversity, equity, and inclusion fueling intense discussion and action in boardrooms and C-suites across multiple industries, we set out to take a closer look at how companies can kick-start their DEI journey–and then build momentum as well as sustain positive results.
Faced with a limited, homogenous pool of talent in his backyard, CEO Matt Carter had to expand his search parameters—and he wants other CEOs to step up and change the way they hire.
Women have demonstrated we are willing to do the work, to log the long hours, to make the sacrifices—but you can’t lean into a door that’s barred shut. The system has to change.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
We are in a period of rapid change. Customer needs, technologies, competitors and internal capabilities require companies to review and update their strategies for the new realities. In this workshop, strategy experts Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison will show you a systematic approach to strategic planning to help you refine or redefine your business strategy and approach including:
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.