Leading with Diversity-Harnessing Inclusivity for Organizational Success .pptx

Learning objective: Maximize individual, team, and organizational potential through DE&I.

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, leading in a diverse and inclusive culture has become not just a priority but a necessity for organizational success. This seminar offers a comprehensive exploration of the essential strategies and practices for effective leadership in diverse environments, with a focus on eliminating bias, fostering inclusive communication, and leveraging differences to enhance team performance.

The esteemed panel will delve into the importance of eliminating bias in decision-making processes to unlock innovation, productivity, and engagement within their teams. By learning how to cultivate a culture of fairness and equity, leaders will be equipped to harness the full potential of their diverse teams and drive meaningful outcomes. By fostering open dialogue and creating space for all voices to be heard, leaders can build trust, collaboration, and mutual respect within their teams. When we embrace diversity as a source of strength rather than a challenge to be overcome, leaders can create high-performing teams that thrive in today's complex and dynamic business environment.

Those who attend this seminar will assist leaders to create environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, ultimately driving sustainable success in an increasingly diverse world.

By the end of the seminar, attendees will:

1. Examine techniques for recognizing and mitigating unconscious bias to enhance innovation, productivity, and engagement.
2. Explore strategies for communicating inclusively with diverse teams to foster trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
3. Discuss approaches for leveraging differences in individuals to boost team performance and drive meaningful outcomes.

1. Leading with Diversity: Harnessing Inclusivity for Organizational Success Women of Color STEM DTX Conference October 5, 2024 | 2:45-4:00 PM EDT

2. Announcements Collin AI: Keep your new WOC friends and connections close! Sign up NOW for the Collin AI Chat and keep the conversation going long after the lights of WOC29 fades. Badge Scan: Have your badges scanned when entering/leaving the session. Only scanned badges will be counted towards CEU/PDH credits, and for attendee tracking. CEU/PDH Credits : Register online at the Morgan State University table or scan the QR Code and follow directions at the room monitor table outside the session. Surveys : Please complete the conference survey. A link will be sent to you post-conference. Presentations: The PowerPoint slides will be posted after the conference and can be viewed at www.slideshare.net/ccgmag Social Media: Remember to stay in touch with other WOC Conference attendees by Downloading the WOC app, available under Career Communications Group in the iPhone App Store or Google Play Store . Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WOCITC Follow us on X: @woctechnology (x.com/ woctechnology ) STEM City Chat: Join us all- year long on https://stemcityusa.com/ to continue the chat.

3. Introductions

4. SETTING THE BASELINE Diversity Refers to all the similarities and differences that distinguish us as human beings Inclusion The climate we create to help organizations and individuals benefit from diversity of ideas, knowledge, and experience Equity Recognizes each person has different circumstances and needs, meaning different groups of people need different resources to have equal opportunity

5. PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY An environment created in a team/group where individuals feel included and can learn , contribute and challenge the status quo without fearing negative consequences. 5

6. BEING AN ALLY Allyship is the practice of using one’s position or privilege to support and advocate for marginalized or underrepresented groups.

7. Metrics

8. Thank you Andrea Davis, PhD andrea@ald-associates Ald-associates.com