Executive Session
NW Diversity Learning Series presents
The Fourth Annual
Executive Diversity Education Session
Beyond Tame Solutions for a Wicked Problem: Evolving the Diversity Business
Case
Presenters
Patricia Digh and David Robinson
The Circle Project: Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership
Offices in Asheville, NC and Seattle, WA
"The Savvy Executive must lead Diversity and Inclusion efforts with … COURAGE … RISK TAKING … VISIBLE ACTIONS
Relying on the business case for diversity means relying
on assumptions that are safe! It’s an appealing option– and so
tame!"
What Executives Will Gain From This Session
- Why diversity is a wicked problem untouched by tame solutions
- Update on how the demographic trends for diversity and inclusion are evolving
- How to put meaningful facts and figures together so that they matter to your leaders and managers
- Fierce conversations that inspire you to avoid choosing tame solutions
- Tools and strategies that you can take away and use:
- How to reframe the whole idea of diversity and inclusion
- How to move intentionally from exclusion to inclusion
- How to create an inclusive organizational structure
- How to work on the "edge" of your comfort zone
- How to measure the value of intangible assets of the business
Who Should Attend This Session
Presidents, CEOs, COOs, Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents, Senior Directors and Directors along with their senior HR officers and Chief Diversity Officers, Directors or Managers.
Evolving diversity trends: What are the implications for your business
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Morning Session:
7:30 am to 11:30 am (Continental Breakfast served at 7:00 am)
2/22 Theater, The Boeing Company
7755 East Marginal Way South
Seattle WA 98108
Learning methods
Workshop format with experiential exercises, authentic discussions among executives, and the opportunity to ask tough questions and receive frank answers.
Overall session purpose
To open up a broader conversation about how the concepts of diversity and inclusion apply in a much wider arena, and can impact every part of the business.
In an nation fueled by immigrants, driven by consumer economics competing in a global marketplace, what isn't a business case for diversity?
The intention is that executives understand at a physical, gut level what diversity and inclusion mean personally, and for the organization. This means increasing awareness and knowledge, and building skills so that executives can confidently kindle creativity, innovation and progress.
Q&A with Presenters Patti and David!
"We believe personal engagement changes how an executive views diversity—through this experience, he or she will be willing to take a stand and do what needs to be done to change the structure of the organization so it is more inclusive."
Discuss
Discuss these and other issues on the executive session blog.
Registration