Although the image of an ostrich burying its head in the sand is based on myth rather than fact, it is the perfect icon to depict the many avoidance tactics we use to deal with difficult issues at work – including diversity and inclusion.  All the running, hiding and avoiding (i.e., the ostrich approach) won’t change what’s going on around us.  We need to make a commitment to “pull our heads out of the sand” so that we can communicate more clearly and effectively with one another.

The diversity in today’s workforce creates opportunities for leaders and team members to learn from each other and appreciate the differences each of us brings to the workplace.  The leader plays a key role in promoting and supporting respect and responsibility within the work team.

The implications from not recognizing, addressing or providing the tools to address diversity, equity and inclusion in an organization and the inability to build skills to leverage diversity and create an inclusive work environment can not only be devastating to its long-term success, but clearly undermine the success of its operations. Diversity, equity and inclusion creates an organization’s lens for innovation. The impact on the talent pipeline alone can chip away at the organization’s foundation, leaving it stagnant and unable to address the needs of its diverse workforce and customers. Learn to tap diversity and consciously build an inclusive culture to build organizational strength through best practices.

This session is designed to engage your heart, mind, and imagination. We will focus on strategies and techniques for promoting and leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in teams in your organizations.