Moving the Needle on Diversity & Inclusion Starts with Goal Clarity
The topic of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) has been an area of focus for several years. However, in many organizations, little progress has been made to truly leveraging the value of diversity and create inclusive workplace environments that are supportive and encourage belonging. In general, organizations have encountered specific challenges that have limited opportunities to move the needle regarding D&I. Many of those challenges have disrupted efforts to be clear about the overall goals and objectives of the organizational D&I journey. This session will offer valuable tips to help participants BE CLEAR about D&I efforts and strategies that will move organizations from moral D&I efforts to practical D&I action.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide clarity on the importance of establishing a foundational base for D&I strategies.
- Offer a historical outlook to create understanding of where organizations are today and how certain challenges are the source of organizational stagnation
- How to move from moral D&I effort to practical D&I action
- Share proven tips that will help participants be clear about the direction and strategies that will best support their organizations' D&I journey
Delphia Howze
As the CEO and Founder of D. Howze Solutions, LLC, a D&I consultancy, Delphia drives innovative strategies to cultivate inclusive workplaces. Mrs. Howze currently serves as Chief Inclusion Officer for a large-scale national organization, spearheading initiatives to promote diversity and foster belonging. With over two decades of distinguished leadership, Delphia possesses extensive expertise in optimizing human capital and D&I frameworks across diverse sectors including retail, banking, energy, logistics, government, and higher education. Her visionary outlook and dynamic leadership continue to shape inclusive environments that empower individuals and propel organizational success. She has recently emerged as a new author with her new book, "Including You! Leading Inclusion From Where You Are."