We now know that having an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy is not only the right thing to do but it is also good for business. McKinsey & Co. research shows that organizations working on diversity and inclusion outperform financially those who don’t. But who is responsible for the success of the EDI strategy in your organization? Human Resources? Racialized employees? Leadership? In this session we will talk about who should be in charge of the EDI strategy, the role of inclusive leadership and how having a framework that goes beyond one area of your company, can move your organization from good intentions to sustainable actions and measurable results. In this session you will leave understanding:
The importance of a company wide EDI strategy
The role of leadership in the success of a company wide EDI strategy
The Importance of assigning responsibilities and KPIs in the success of a company wide EDI strategy
About Linda
Linda Espinosa Valencia is an equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging consultant, a Gallup-certified strengths-based coach, facilitator and speaker. She is the Co-Founder of Ventura Collective, a Latinex women-owned firm that partners with committed organizations to develop equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environments that center humanity and are data-driven.
Using her skills as a strengths-based coach and sharing real-life examples, Linda sheds light on how diversity is an untapped superpower in organizations, and how to fully embrace it and unleash it to create successful work environments.