Virtual
Overview (Program Summary)
Beyond the Backlash: A Series on Driving Change and Defying Resistance in DEI
DEI Under Scrutiny: The Impact of Recent Legislation, Court Decisions, and Preparing for a New Administration
Today's business environment is exceptionally challenging. The rapid pace of change, technological advancements, globalization, and shifting consumer expectations require leaders to navigate uncertainty, make complex decisions, and drive continuous innovation in order to deliver results. In this engaging talk, we will discuss the elusive concept of "executive presence", why it is so important for successfully leading, influencing, and motivating others in today's high-pressurized environment - and how we are seeing it evolve. We will also propose an updated framework for cultivating the inherent strengths we all have for stepping confidently into our own compelling and authentic executive power. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are facing scrutiny from all sides, including high-profile challenges to employment policies. In light of the Supreme Court’s decision banning race-conscious admissions in higher education, state legislation banning DEI initiatives in public institutions, and campaign promises made by the new federal administration, private employers are on alert for even more challenges to their own DEI programs. In this session, the speakers will provide an update on state laws, legislation, judicial activity, and a forecast of how the new administration may impact DEI programming for employers. Topics will include risk assessment and mitigation, the status of reverse discrimination claims, and best practices for maintaining a commitment to inclusion and belonging.