Day 2 at the 2024 Global DEI Conference: Empowerment and Inclusion in Action
Day 2, today, Wednesday, May 29, of the 2024 Global DEI Conference is in full swing, focusing on the themes of empowerment and inclusion. Today’s sessions are packed with insightful presentations and discussions from leading voices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The day starts with Roy Sexton’s session on "Introversion as Your Superpower," highlighting the unique strengths that introverted individuals bring to the workplace. This is followed by Sonia McNamara’s engaging talk on "How to Be Your Authentic Self: At Work and Beyond," which provides practical advice on maintaining authenticity in professional and personal life.
Jack McCullough presents "Unlocking World-Class Excellence: The Power of Diverse Perspectives," underscoring how diverse viewpoints drive organizational success. Carin-Isabel Knoop then explores the intersection of mental health and DEI in her session "Supporting Mental Health and Diversity: Similar Playbooks, Similar Disappointing Outcomes, but Similar Possibilities," offering strategies to improve outcomes in both areas.
The afternoon sessions begin with Layla McCay’s "Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling: How LGBTQ+ People Can Thrive and Succeed at Work," focusing on the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace. Catherine Vaughan continues the dialogue with "Continuing the Conversation: Why LGBTQ+ Inclusion is Constantly Changing," emphasizing the evolving nature of LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Wesley Bizzell’s session, "The Basics and Beyond: How to Raise the Bar for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace," provides attendees with actionable strategies to enhance LGBTQ+ inclusion. Emily Shilling then shares insights into the unique experiences of transgender military personnel in "Heights and Deep Water: The Trans-Military Experience."
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The day’s events also include Tiffany Perry’s "Driving Transformative Change: Effective Change Management Strategies for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion," which offers a deep dive into successful change management practices for DEI initiatives. The final session by Sheila Caldwell, "Compounding Cultural Repression," addresses the complexities of cultural repression and how to combat it within organizations.
Day 2 is a testament to the power of diverse voices and perspectives in driving meaningful change. As the 2024 Global DEI Conference continues, participants are encouraged to engage deeply with the content and apply these valuable insights to their own DEI efforts.
For more information and to register for the remaining sessions, please visit the 2024 Global DEI Conference site: