Ten Things Inclusive Leaders Must Know How to Navigate for Workforce 2030
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Being able to navigate a myriad of challenges amidst the global changing marketplace, workforce, and in our social landscape is not just a virtue, it's a necessity! This presentation identifies at least ten things that inclusive leaders must do and the competencies, mindset, and behaviors they must demonstrate that enable its workers to thrive, and the organization to remain relevant and achieve sustained success.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will explore the multifaceted challenges faced by leaders in embracing diversity, fostering inclusion, and navigating change. **They will gain valuable insights of driving organizational success and will be equipped with actionable strategies to implement within their own leadership roles.
- From fostering diverse talent pipelines to nurturing inclusive organizational cultures, attendees will be empowered to lead with authenticity, empathy, courage, and inclusivity in an ever-changing workforce.
- Participants will leave inspired to embrace the challenges of change with confidence, resilience, and a commitment to creating workplaces where all individuals
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Shirley Davis, SHRM-SCP

Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP, President of SDS Global Enterprises, a global workforce solutions firm, is an award-winning Human Resources expert, with over 30 years of business experience in a variety of senior executive roles for several Fortune 100 companies, as well as her last role of Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion for the Society for Human Resource Management. She’s also a best-selling author of 5 books, serves on the National Speakers Association and the NSA Foundation Boards, and the Make A Wish Foundation Board. She is a popular facilitator for eight LinkedIn Learning leadership courses.
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