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Inclusive leadership is a business superpower. That was the leading theme of Emma Grede's keynote speech at the ADP 2024 Women@Work summit! Grede, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who was the first Black woman to guest shark on ABC's "Shark Tank," aims to shine a light on why these investments should remain a priority for HR leaders. Discover the three insights Grede shared to help organizations pioneer inclusive leadership in today's competitive business landscape on SPARK!

In recent years, many organizations worldwide have asserted a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. But as business leaders make headlines questioning the importance of this work and companies are also making difficult choices in the wake of budget cuts, where do DEI efforts really fall on the current list of priorities? "We’re seeing a reframing," Verity Creedy, vice-president for product at DDI | Development Dimensions International, shared with the Financial Times. "[DEI] is becoming purposely woven into their everyday leadership responsibilities." Investing in DEI delivers stronger business results. How companies approach DEI is a signal not only of their commitment, but in how they operate on a daily basis to enable talent from all backgrounds to perform at their best. #Leadership #HRTrends #DEI

In recent years, many organizations worldwide have asserted a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. But as business leaders make headlines questioning the importance of this work and companies are also making difficult choices in the wake of budget cuts, where do DEI efforts really fall on the current list of priorities? "We’re seeing a reframing," Verity Creedy, vice-president for product at DDI | Development Dimensions International, shared with the Financial Times. "[DEI] is becoming purposely woven into their everyday leadership responsibilities." Investing in DEI delivers stronger business results. How companies approach DEI is a signal not only of their commitment, but in how they operate on a daily basis to enable talent from all backgrounds to perform at their best. #Leadership #HRTrends #DEI

In recent years, many organizations worldwide have asserted a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. But as business leaders make headlines questioning the importance of this work and companies are also making difficult choices in the wake of budget cuts, where do DEI efforts really fall on the current list of priorities? "We’re seeing a reframing," Verity Creedy, vice-president for product at DDI | Development Dimensions International, shared with the Financial Times. "[DEI] is becoming purposely woven into their everyday leadership responsibilities." Investing in DEI delivers stronger business results. How companies approach DEI is a signal not only of their commitment, but in how they operate on a daily basis to enable talent from all backgrounds to perform at their best. #Leadership #HRTrends #DEI

In recent years, many organizations worldwide have asserted a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. But as business leaders make headlines questioning the importance of this work and companies are also making difficult choices in the wake of budget cuts, where do DEI efforts really fall on the current list of priorities? "We’re seeing a reframing," Verity Creedy, vice-president for product at DDI | Development Dimensions International, shared with the Financial Times. "[DEI] is becoming purposely woven into their everyday leadership responsibilities." Investing in DEI delivers stronger business results. How companies approach DEI is a signal not only of their commitment, but in how they operate on a daily basis to enable talent from all backgrounds to perform at their best. #Leadership #HRTrends #DEI

I’ve enjoyed catching up on coverage of the annual Women in Leadership Institute hosted by Linkage, a SHRM Company. Among the takeaways from this year’s event are three important reminders from Anne Chow, who served as the first woman of color CEO in AT&T’s 140+ year history: 1) Every business is a people business, 2) Your company’s culture is your ultimate competitive advantage, and 3) Leadership is a choice. "Leadership has no gender, race, color, age or education," said Chow. "Each of you here has chosen to be here because you are choosing to be a leader. Leadership is the only thing that has stood the test of time and progress. Connections play a key role in that." #WILInstitute #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipSkills #LeadershipTechniques

Diversity, equity, and inclusion can’t just be talking points. They also need to be turning points to help public servants become better people and more attuned to what all members of our community need. Read more about inclusive leadership in our latest blog! https://hubs.la/Q025Fjlx0

For the past several decades, corporate DEI policies have become an increasing priority, embraced by leaders of major businesses. Katleen De Stobbeleir, professor of leadership at Vlerick Business School, Belgium, says DEI has been a prominent theme since the 1960s, but the focus has amplified in the past decade. "It used to be a 'nice to have', and something for the more advanced companies. But today it has become a qualifying minimum and a topic that has received more attention from the C-suite." Yet some of the same kinds of high-profile leaders who embraced the inclusive policies are now publicly critical of them. Read more, here > https://lnkd.in/dcxqJqYf #DiverseTalentNetworks #DiversityAndInclusion #Diversity

Excited to share an article written by Forum Solutions LLC's Jon S. on the importance of inclusion as a business strategy. The article highlights how inclusion can help companies achieve their goals and become more productive, innovative, and profitable. At Forum Solutions LLC, we believe that inclusion is not just a buzzword but an essential component of a successful business strategy and it is one of the values that we live by both internally and in our client work. We are proud to have employees who are passionate about this topic and are committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Check out the article here and let us know your thoughts on the importance of inclusion in business. https://lnkd.in/gVaRbVC4 #managementconsulting #leadership #inclusion #womanownedbusiness

It's #SocialJusticeDay! Let's build equity, not just celebrate it. The power of diversity and inclusion isn't just a moral imperative, it's a strategic advantage. The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)'s 2023 DEI report reveals organisations that prioritise #DEI outperform! Discover the "why" & "how" of effective #DEI strategies: https://lnkd.in/dgEfpDsk Join AIMS International, a proud AESC member, in making #DEI more than just words. Click below to explore our key insights from the AESC's 2023 DEI Report. #aimsinternational #executivesearch #socialjusticeday #representationmatters #diversityandinclusion #DEI #WeFindandGrow