Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords, used by CEOs and world leaders. But what do they actually mean? Knowing that diversity and inclusion are important, and knowing where to begin when developing a D&I program or strategy, are two different things. Many workplaces know that D&I is both the right thing and the smart thing to do, but simply don’t know where to start.
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Over the course of this session, Michael Bach (author of the best-selling and award-winning Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right) will share his 6-step process for starting on your D&I journey, and seeing it through successfully.
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EXPERT:
Michael Bach, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
Michael is the founder and Chair of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He is nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, bringing a vast knowledge of leading practices in a live setting to his work.
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Prior to taking on this role, he was the National Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for KPMG Canada, a role he created and held for the seven years. Additionally, Michael completed a 2½ year secondment as Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International.
TIMING:
00:00 – OPENING
Moderator: Paul Markle, Barrie Chamber of Commerce
Expert: Michael Bach, Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion
00:03 – PRESENTATION
Land acknowledgment – whose.land is an app that can tell you more about the land you’re on
“Birds of All Feathers: The right way to do diversity and inclusion” – the audience is entrepreneurs and small business owners
-00:11 – Step 1: The Business Case
-00:17 – Step 2: The Assessment
-00:21 – Step 3: The Strategy
-00:25 – Step 4: Execute
-00:30 – Step 5: Measurement
-00:38 – Step 6: Rinse & Repeat
00:43 – Q&A
00:46 – How do we as a business get on board with these types of social issues without seeming like we are ‘jumping on the band wagon’?
00:50 – Should I hire the most qualified candidate or the candidate that will make my workplace more diverse?
00:55 – what is the best way to find government statistics that relate to DEI?
00:57 – I’m a small company and not in a position to hire in the near future. What steps can I take towards diversity and inclusion right now, outside of staffing?
00:58 – What do you think the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse working environment where there are many point of views and different opinions? What is the best way to get buy in from executives that are resistant?
01:03 – Michael’s new book, “Alphabet Soup: The Quintessential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion” will be out in March 2022
01:04 – CLOSING & ADJOURNMENT