Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, it's safe to say that DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) as a field of practice and body of work has and will need to continue to evolve and change. There will be more backlash in reaction to changes to the socio-political/justice landscape. Recently, as part of that backlash, Robby Starbuck has taken center stage and made inroads with John Deere, Harley Davidson, Molson Coors, Brown Forman, Ford and Lowe's causing them to eliminate DEI roles and goals and move away from sponsoring HRC, pride events and other cultural and social awareness events. 

Given these attacks, how can we adapt to the new reality - whatever it is - while staying true to the legacy of evolution that DEI has been through? What do organizations like P&G, Conagra, Levis, and NASA have that others don’t?  They leverage DEI as a strategic advantage instead of as performative PR. Join us for what promises to be an enlightening and engaging webinar where we explore winning approaches to leveraging DEI as a strategic advantage in these changing times.

 Whether you're a Chief Executive or a Change Agent passionate about fostering equitable workplace environments, this session promises to be a rich learning exchange where we will hear from experts while also sharing with each other successful strategies, tactics, and changes to DEI practices to accommodate the changing environment.  Come ready to share and learn about what works to insulate  (or "shockproof") organizations from baseless misinformation designed to halt progress and stoke fear.

Special guest Joe Santana will share his most recent provocation for all of us to view the closing of DEI practices in for profit organizations as a chance to capture market share, new talent, and greater impact.  Joe is the Chairman of The CDO PowerCircle, a leading association of top DEI leaders from companies generating nearly three-quarters of a trillion dollars in revenue and employing over a million people.

Panelists:

Jim Morris, CEO, Jim Morris Consulting, Lead, IAC Webinar Committee; Co-Chair IAC Advocacy Committee

Joseph Santana, CEO Joseph Santana, LLC; Chairman, CDO Power Circle and the ERG PowerTalk Virtual Academy