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Dima Ghawi

 Dima Ghawi
  Beyond the Picture Perfect of Diversity: How to Create a Sense of Inclusion
  Afternoon Keynote 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

  Pending Approval for 1 SHRM & HRCI Credit

 

 

 

 

Session Description 

While it is reassuring that more organizations recognize the value of diversity in their teams and are implementing metrics to measure progress, the real goal of diversity is to create a culture of inclusion and belonging. By focusing on establishing an inclusive environment, organizations can unlock the true value of diversity.   

In this presentation, Dima Ghawi shares three tips based on workplace surveys and interviews that she has conducted across a variety of organizations. They include:
  • Providing insight into what employees need to feel welcomed and included. 
  • Managing change and creating a courageous culture, instrumental for handling conscious and unconscious biases, micro-aggressions, and resistance to inclusion initiatives. 
  • Structuring and utilizing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), valuable affinity groups that provide a support network and education opportunity for their members and increase awareness across the company. 
 
Creating a culture of inclusion is no longer simply “a nice to have.” Instead, it is essential for recruiting, engaging, and retaining top talent, and, as a result, increasing the competitive advantage of the company. Audience members leave with actionable takeaways that can be employed to create a productive, engaging, and inclusive workplace for their team.   

 

Bio

Dima is the founder of a global talent development company with a primary mission for advancing individuals in leadership. Through keynote speeches, workshops, training programs, and executive coaching, Dima has empowered thousands of professionals across the globe to develop critical business skills, shatter internal limitations, and expand their leadership potential. She has also provided guidance to business executives to help them understand the value of gender-diverse leadership and develop a multi-year plan for advancing quality leaders from within the organization.
  
Dima draws from two decades of corporate experience leading global teams and developing future leaders worldwide. She has worked across the United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa for several Fortune 100 companies, including IBM, Merrill Lynch, and Intuit. Through her work, she has honed a keen expertise in developing leaders to meet the demands of the global workforce. 


 

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