A diverse workforce is the first necessary step toward fostering equity and promoting inclusion. Many organizations that tout a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion struggle with seeing the benefits of a diverse workforce on their bottom line; these organizations are not innovating and will not survive. This interactive session will challenge attendees to take their commitment to innovation and inclusion to the next level by learning how to model and implement a culture of allyship. This session includes discussion and reflection on case studies that will help attendees walk away with tangible approaches they can apply immediately in their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how being an ally in the workplace promotes inclusion and innovation.
• Understand how unconscious biases, personal motivations and existing systems hinder progress toward an inclusive and innovative workforce.
• Identify approaches to overcome challenges of allyship.
• Learn how to develop a coalition of allies in your organization.
• Recognize outcomes of a culture of allyship in your organization.