Building a Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Presenter- Graciela Meibar

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Diversity: The combined talent mix of any organization or group a reality of any organization or group working on a national or global arena today Inclusion: Ensuring the mix works at its best ensuring all have a voice, are able to contribute and are participating members of the group Definitions

Diversity + Inclusion =

What is Diversity & What it is not? Voluntary (Company Driven) Productivity Driven Qualitative Opportunity Focused Assumes Integration Internally and Externally Focused Proactive Black E&E Journal Spring 2006 Adapted from Workforce America- Managing Employee Diversity as a Vital Resource by Marilyn Loden and Judy B. Rosener,1991 Irwin Professional Publishing

What is Diversity & What it is not? COMPLIANCE = EEO/AA Government Initiated Legally Driven Quantitative Problem Focused Assumes Assimilation Internally Focused Reactive Black E&E Journal Spring 2006 Adapted from Workforce America- Managing Employee Diversity as a Vital Resource by Marilyn Loden and Judy B. Rosener,1991 Irwin Professional Publishing

The Current State of Diversity and Inclusion More than a quarter (27.3%) of workplaces report having NO diversity initiative 3 out of 10 report that their workplace has a structured diversity initiative The Current State of Diversity and Inclusion Source: Workplace Diversity Survey, Key Progress, Remaining Gaps and New Tactics Ahead, Peggy Carter-Ward, XpertHR

Why do diversity strategies fail: Treating diversity as compliance Not aligned with key business strategies and plans Lack of support from senior leaders Not a human capital nor culture priority Not having the right leader for the role

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Planning Process Identify and include all key stakeholders Engage CEO continually

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Planning Process Identify and include all key stakeholders Engage CEO continually Make it relevant to business goals What are the issues that are worrying the leaders

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Planning Process Identify and include all key stakeholders Engage CEO continually Make it relevant to business goals What are the issues that are worrying the leaders Identify key sponsors

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Planning Process Identify and include all key stakeholders Engage CEO continually Make it relevant to business goals What are the issues that are worrying the leaders Identify key sponsors Manage expectations

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Planning Process Identify and include all key stakeholders Engage CEO continually Make it relevant to business goals What are the issues that are worrying the leaders Identify key sponsors Manage expectations Analyze and move forward

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Planning Process Identify and include all key stakeholders Engage CEO continually Make it relevant to business goals What are the issues that are worrying the leaders Identify key sponsors Manage expectations Analyze and move forward Develop and start implementing a communications plan

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Planning Process Identify and include all key stakeholders Engage CEO continually Make it relevant to business goals What are the issues that are worrying the leaders Identify key sponsors Manage expectations Analyze and move forward Develop and start implementing a communications plan Monitor and report

The D&I Leader

Competencies of the Diversity Leader Diversity and Inclusion Global Perspective Change management Business Acumen External Strategic Relations Visionary and Strategic Leadership Integrity HR Skills Source: The Conference Board: Creating a Competency Model for Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners, by Indra Lahiri

Competencies of a diversity champion Diversity and Inclusion Global Perspective Cultural competence Negotiation and Facilitation Continuous learning Complex group dynamics Judgment Subject matter expert Change management Organizational development Corporate communications Critical interventions Source: The Conference Board: Creating a Competency Model for Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners, by Indra Lahiri

Competencies of a diversity champion Business acumen External market knowledge holistic business knowledge ROI External Strategic Relations Corporate social responsibility/Government/Regulatory Strategic alliances Diverse Markets\Supplier Diversity Brand/ Reputation Management Competencies of a diversity champion Source: The Conference Board: Creating a Competency Model for Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners, by Indra Lahiri

Competencies of a diversity champion Integrity ethics Resilience influence Empathy Communication Visionary and Strategic Leadership D&I Future State Pragmatism Political Savoir-Faire Human Resource Skills Total Rewards/Talent Management/Organizational Development Compliance and regulatory understanding Employee relations Competencies of a diversity champion Source: The Conference Board: Creating a Competency Model for Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners, by Indra Lahiri

Key Success Factors for a Diversity Initiative Business alignment / focus CEO and senior management engagement Strategic Systemic Inclusive Meaningful metrics Practical accountability Manage expectations Communications, communications, communications, …

Developing a D&I Strategy Engage senior leaders on what key business issues are critical Understand clear business objectives and priorities and develop solutions for these through a D&I lens Engage others in key functions to help (you don’t have to do it alone, and besides it is not recommended that you do) Brainstorm findings and develop strategy (ies) Present findings and strategy to key stakeholders and get buy in Align resources (budget, staff, support) Begin with easy wins Communicate, communicate Review and continue Developing a D&I Strategy

D&I can facilitate innovation and greater market intelligence for a company or a group Why does Diversity and Inclusion help innovation and new thinking? what could we do differently? how would someone else tackle an existing concern? What does Diversity and Inclusion look like from a Global perspective? What should we consider from a global perspective? How to tackle the world when we have so much yet to do in the USA? What are the key Diversity and Inclusion practices from the marketplace? What can we learn from others and how to apply the learning? How can you be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion and why does it matter from my company or organization perspective? How can I lead by example? How do I learn and inspire others? engaging senior leaders with questions that intrigue thinking about the benefits

Aligning D&I to Workforce, Work Environment Needs, Business Strategies and Values Workforce and Work Environment Needs Diversity Strategies Current business strategies and goals Current needs and top priorities Business aligned strategy for D&I Corporate values Review of business needs and goals Review of issues or weaknesses Developing a strategy 24

Diversity Advisory Board Training and Rewarding Diversity Strategy – xxxxxx Overall Vision & Goal Strategies Diversity Advisory Board Management Sponsors Enablers Training and Rewarding Resources

Lessons Learned Leadership support is critical To achieve it you need to engage them on what matters to them Be strategic and deliberate in your initiatives Self awareness and purpose is critical Educate and develop yourself and your advocates Incorporate it into your cultural norms Don’t copy what someone else has done ERG have to be self started and momentum is kept through purpose and clear objectives Focus

“The only true voyage of discovery would not be to visit strange lands, but behold the universe through the eyes of another.” Marcel Proust

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