Inclusive
Leadership is critical for competitive advantage. In an ever-evolving global
economy, diverse workforces are commonplace. But simply having a
diverse organization is not enough. Successful organizations share one
common characteristic They have learned how
to leverage diversity to create a unified and inclusive workplace culture
to build deeper trust and respect, drive engagement and innovation, and
achieve greater financial success. This includes having a deeper understanding
of culture, commonalities and differences, as it applies to individuals,
teams, and functions within your organization. Practicing intentional
diversity and inclusion allows for more effective talent management (attraction and
retention), more effective alignment and team performance, and improved
efficiency, all factors which contribute to building a high-performance
organization.
There
are several converging trends that are rapidly changing the way we do
business:
· Changing Demographics
· Individual Expectations
· Utilization of Technology
· Increased
Global Competition
· Multiple Generations with
Different Needs and Learning Styles in the Workforce
The
influx of ambitious Millennials, the increase of multi-cultural teams, the
trend of virtual workspaces and the push for equality are driving the new
workplace. Are you ready? This
session will provide a roadmap to foster an inclusive culture that transcends boundaries, regardless of geography,
age, ability, orientation, race and gender. Learn how to transform your
organization through best practices, develop cultural agility and
measure effectiveness.
Chevara Orrin is an award-winning diversity & inclusion practitioner, social entrepreneur, published author, social justice activist, independent filmmaker and dynamic public speaker signed with nationally recognized speakers bureau, CAMPUSPEAK. She is a forward-thinking catalyst who is passionate about igniting organizational transformation. In her current role as Chief Creative Catalyst for Collective Concepts, she is best known for having conceived and co-created We Are Allies, a national marketing campaign to support equality and move towards passage of inclusive policies to protect the LGBTQ community and #WhiteAndWoke™ an initiative to raise awareness about racial inequality and promote equity through intentional action. Chevara is deeply inspired by the legacy of her parents. She is the daughter of a white, Jewish mother who served as the lead coordinator for the 1967 March on the Pentagon in opposition of the Vietnam War and a Black father who was a top lieutenant of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and a driving force behind many critical civil rights campaigns of the 1960s, including the 1963 Birmingham Children’s Crusade, 1965 Selma to Montgomery march and passage of the Voting Rights Act. Chevara is also a survivor of childhood poverty, incest, teenage pregnancy, and domestic violence. It is because of, not in spite of, her personal journey of tragedy and triumph that she is inspired to use her experiences and voice as a catalyst to ignite social transformation.