Six Opportunities to Transform the Workplace Through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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As a result of the widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and continuing social unrest in our country organizational leaders are focusing on strategies that lend new energy to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts. Businesses have a unique opportunity to address and make progress on pressing social issues as it relates to fostering a genuine sense of belonging, which allows all team members to reach their potential. Our session challenges organizational leaders to move beyond words (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) to six deliberate action steps which build strong solidarity from the insecurity of our differences.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide companies looking to get started on DEIB efforts a clearer sense of the major opportunities emerging post-pandemic.
- Provide an overview of the steps needed to progress in DEIB in an intentional manner.
- Identify resources companies may access for further information and support.
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Kimberly Underwood
As a diversity leader and consultant, Dr. Kimberly Underwood has over two decades of experience in diversity management and strategic planning in business, government and higher education. She has also received numerous awards for teaching and research excellence throughout her academic career, including her recent acceptance of the 2023 Research and Scholarship Award, in Washington, DC. Dr. Underwood earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management from Georgetown University, and Diversity and Inclusion for Human Resources Certification from Cornell University.