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I was at the Reginald Lewis Museum watching their Veterans Day screen of In Freedom’s Name: Maryland’s Black Men and Women and Their Defense of Liberty, when much to my surprise I saw our friend and colleague Major General Janeen Birckhead providing the introductory remarks. On this Veterans Day, I’m feeling especially proud to know Major General Birckhead, Sharon Moore, and Alfranda "Al" Durr and all the other Team ALD vets who I have the honor of working with. Let’s use this day for continued learning and organizing. —Dr. Davis #VeteransDay2024 #VeteransDay???? #InclusiveMilitary #EquityInArmedForces

A major part of each person's culture is defined by their socioeconomic status. ?? As leaders, it's important for us to understand the effects of an individual's socioeconomic status on their lives. How you grew up, whether poor or rich, whether comfortable or hungry, colors how you see the world and how you respond to stimuli.? ? Part of making sure that your workplace is accepting is making sure that we understand that socioeconomic background is yet another diversity dimension that enhances your team. ?? Because those who you serve often come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, having employees who understand those backgrounds can go a long way to making your business more in tune with them. ??? ? #SocioeconomicDiversity #Leadership #DEI #WorkplaceInclusion #Diversity? ?

? Cultural awareness is simply good business. There's a sense among those who don't understand DEI that it is somehow a feel-good, unnecessary way of running a business. ???? Whether you have a shop in New York City that caters to customers from all over the world or you run a multinational conglomerate with offices in 100 countries, you are serving a global community. ?? Understanding the cultures that you are engaging with allows you to better serve those customers. The better the service, the more brand loyalty you'll have...which helps your bottom line.??? Being culturally aware and responsive to the cultures that your business interacts with is an important way to ensure that you are able to keep up with and stay tuned to what's on your customers' minds and what's happening in their world. ??? ? How do you foster cultural awareness in your business? ??? #CulturalAwareness #DEI #GoodBusiness #CustomerService #ClientEngagement?

Honored to represent ALD at this event!

Alfranda "Al" Durr is excited to share that he will be a panelist for the USDA/FNS Diversity Panel Discussion, moderated by FNS's Michelle Davis. He'll be joining three other distinguished DEIA practitioners—Dr. Dopico, Dr. Wilkes, and Katie Manderson—as we discuss how organizations can create inclusive environments that respect and value all individuals, regardless of their background or identity. During this session, we will explore real-world challenges in the DEIA space and provide actionable strategies for fostering diversity and inclusion within organizations. I look forward to contributing to this important conversation and sharing insights that can help drive meaningful change. #DEIA #Diversity #Inclusion #Leadership #USDA #PanelDiscussion #AlDurr

Alfranda "Al" Durr ?had an incredible experience at AUSA 2024, reconnecting with some outstanding leaders: GEN (Ret) Dennis Via, MG (Ret) Garry Dean, BG Monie Ulis, COL (Ret) Wilson, LTC (Ret) Michael Ford, and CSM (Ret) Michael Clark. It was a great opportunity to stay informed and share insights with fellow warriors. AUSA continues to be a powerful forum for staying connected and supporting our Army community. Looking forward to more opportunities to collaborate and learn from such inspiring leaders. #AUSA2024 #Leadership #ArmyStrong #Veterans #WarriorCommunity #Networking

We are committed to giving back!!

ALD is honoring Indigenous People’s Day. Thank you to Chenae Bullock and Moskehtu Consulting for providing this pro-bono guide on how to support Indigenous people year round. Let’s do the work. #IndigenousPeoplesDay2024 #WhatNotToDo #CenterIndigenousPeople

Measuring the success of your DEI initiatives is important for proving their usefulness. There are many ways to track your progress, and the methods you use will depend on your organization's goals. ??? ? 1. Diversity metrics: Review workforce demographics to understand who is being hired, staying, and the longevity of each employee.? 2. Employee surveys: Ask your employees how they feel about your DEI initiatives and if they feel these efforts are improving the workplace. ??? 3. Belonging index: Create an index that measures employees' sense of belonging in the workplace. This can be done through surveys and then averaging the results.? 4. Auditing equity: Evaluate your policies and practices for potential biases and disparate impact. ??? 5. Retention rates: Use demographic information to analyze turnover rates. If a particular group seems to be exiting more quickly, there might be a bias in your organization.? 6. Training participation: Track participation in your DEI training programs, including attendance and test scores.? ? DEI initiatives, like any other initiative, can be measured, but it will take time and effort to set up the specific KPIs to do so correctly.? ? What metrics do you use to measure your DEI initiatives? ??? ? #DEI #Metrics #SuccessMeasurement #WorkplaceInclusion #Equity?

ALD & Associates had the privilege to support the?Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce?at their annual golf tournament today at?Old Hickory Golf Course! ?? It was a fantastic day filled with great golf and an opportunity to uplift the chamber and small businesses in our community. At ALD, we believe in giving back, just as so many have supported us. We're proud to announce that our team took?second place?in the tournament! A special thank you to @vincewhitehurst, @marisnorwood, and @wadehouston for representing ALD with such enthusiasm.Additionally, I want to acknowledge @JameelScott for his outstanding work in organizing this wonderful event. Together, we are making a difference! ?? #CommunitySupport #GolfTournament #ALDAssociates #NVBCC