Workshops & Presentations

In this presentation we examine some of the problems with typical DEI approaches that are contributing to the backlash and introduce our unique methodology to quantify and measure inclusion, linking the impact of DEI initiatives on KPIs, employee satisfaction, and diversity.

Why You Should Attend
Learn how to link inclusion to superior financial performance and get executive buy-in and support.

In this presentation, which builds on the introductory Measuring Inclusion session, you will learn about the six steps to measuring inclusion for a typical organization, how you can adapt the process to your specific organization, and what outcomes you should expect.

Why You Should Attend
Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to measure inclusion for your organization.

This session empowers leaders to position DEI as a strategic advantage, driving measurable impact even in uncertain economic climates and challenging times. Gain practical insights to elevate DEI from a "nice-to-have" to a critical element of corporate strategy. Learn how to track and manage human assets with the same rigor as financial assets.

Why You Should Attend
Discover a novel approach to define and measure inclusion, revealing its direct connection to financial performance.

Discussions about the value and impact of DEI often face questions and objections. You have probably heard claims about the pipeline problem, or color-blindness, or meritocracy, during conversations about DEI. In this presentation we explore how and why many of these “myths” are flawed.

Why You Should Attend
Learn how DEI myths can be harmful to the entire organization, and how simple explanations that can be used to debunk these objections in a constructive fashion.

The backlash against DEI is causing many organizations to backtrack on previous efforts, eliminating positions and initiatives, or changing language to avoid legal challenges. Many business leaders know that DEI is important to the success of their organizations, but are afraid of the ramifications if they continue with the same approaches. This presentation introduces a novel way of thinking about DEI to show how to transform DEI challenges into opportunities.

Why You Should Attend
Take a candid look at some of the factors that have led to the current backlash, and gain several practical steps to ensure that progress continues or accelerates—without the risk of further backlash.

When laying out DEI strategies, most organizations rely on metrics and targets based entirely or primarily on representation (i.e., diversity). Aside from the difficulty of selecting meaningful targets, this is a dangerous practice that can lead to internal backlash. This presentation shows the importance of prioritizing equity and introduces a way of measuring equity.

Why You Should Attend
Understand how a focus on equity can help you identify and eliminate inequities, mitigate the risks of legal challenges and backlash, and drive meaningful change.

Aren’t DEI targets a form of reverse discrimination? How does being a white man make me an oppressor? Can’t people stop whining and focus on getting work done? Is DEI really helping our society or threatening to destroy it? If you are a white man—whether are supportive, curious, agnostic, skeptical or antagonistic toward DEI—and interested in a candid and productive conversation, this workshop is for you.

Why You Should Attend
Our Chief Scientist, Paolo Gaudiano (himself a white, cisgender, heterosexual man), has developed a guilt-free, judgment-free, cancellation-free approach to explore these complex issues.

When it comes to increasing diversity, one common complaint is the “pipeline problem,” i.e., the difficulty of finding talent from diverse backgrounds, especially for certain highly skilled positions. In this presentation, we explain why the pipeline problem is a misbelief, uncover common recruiting mistakes, and offer a simple framework to reveal how your company’s current level of DEI may hinder your talent acquisition efforts.

Why You Should Attend
Discover how DEI within your organization influences your ability to attract and retain talent and how to leverage DEI to lower your hiring costs- without creating backlash.

While much focus is placed on unconscious bias training, most organizations fail to realize that many of their processes, policies and systems are biased or inadvertently allow biases to go unchecked. This though-provoking presentation introduces a structured way to recognize organizational biases, explaining what they are and why they are much more likely to harm companies.

Why You Should Attend

Uncover a step-by-step approach to identify organizational biases and receive expert guidance on how to mitigate them.