The DEI Oz Principle: An Innovative Approach to Re-Ignite Senior Executive Investments in Inclusion
The Wizard of Oz is an iconic story where Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Lion searched for the Wizard to solve their problems. Once they discovered his lack of power, they had to find their own answers.
In much the same way, employees look for their Senior Leaders to solve complex DEI challenges. Recent insights we've gained during executive coaching and training have led to an innovative leadership engagement philosophy we refer to as "The DEI OZ Principle". This principle focuses on improving the Inclusion skills and practices of the highest-ranking leaders in the organization. It provides them with successful first-hand experience, which can establish a foundation to achieve meaningful cultural transformation. This principle also prepares all employees to utilize their talent, skill, ability, and influence to bring about the DEIB progress they desire.
Learning Objectives:
- Highlight the parallels between today's challenging workforce trends in general, and those specifically linked to DEIB.
- Explore key characteristics of reactionary approaches to Inclusion and the indicators that DEIB has become less of an organizational priority.
- Present the innovative "DEI OZ Principle" and how it can aid in re-igniting Senior Leadership's investment in creating "People-Centered/Inclusive" workplaces.
- Provide a 3-phased DEIB model of proven strategies, tools, and techniques that are transforming leading organizations.
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Eric M. Ellis
Eric Ellis, President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., is an award-winning entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and keynote speaker with over thirty years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Named one of the Top 100 DEI Experts in the World by the Society for Human Resources Management and "Cincinnati's Diversity Fixer" by The Cincinnati Enquirer, Eric is an innovative thought leader who helps transform organizational cultures into people-centered workplaces that inspire employee engagement and a sense of belonging.
Eric is a singer/songwriter, and the author of Diversity Conversations. He hosts a weekly podcast named after his book, which can be found on Apple, Spotify, Facebook and YouTube.