The ROI of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast

Donald Thompson is CEO and co-founder of The Diversity Movement and the author of Underestimated: A CEO's Unlikely Path to Success. He is an entrepreneur, public speaker, author, podcaster, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and executive coach. He serves as a board member for Easterseals UCP, Vidant Medical Center, Raleigh Chamber, TowneBank Raleigh, and several other organizations in the fields of technology, marketing, sports, and entertainment.

What You’ll Learn

• A breakdown of the definition of true diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
• How to build diversity, equity and inclusion from the inside out
• Looking at DEI from a business growth lens
• How DEI relates to leadership development and practical business outcomes
• What we miss when not allowing all members of our teams to add value through their voices
• How to tie DEI to ROI
• Why diversity is not strictly a race conversation
• How putting off the DEI conversation in your organization is harming you already
• How to create an environment where you can “practice without penalty”
• Creating psychological safety to ask DEI questions
• Asking better questions to keep accountability clear
• How and why to begin understanding the priorities of different generations

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Websites

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