Show Notes
In this episode we discuss: What can companies do to become more inclusive, equitable and diverse? We are joined by Audrey ROOFEH, Founder & CEO Mariana Strategies-Tory Burch Foundation Fellow-DEIA lead Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Audrey Roofeh: What are the crucial components for implementing effective DEI policies? Why investing in middle managers and equipping them with skills in emotional intelligence, conflict management, and building psychological safety is essential. What does the retention of diverse talent require? How leadership can become more comfortable and capable in discussing DEI topics. How to take action on DEI.
References https://www.linkedin.com/in/roofeh/ www.marianastrategies.com youtube.com/@mariana_strategies/
Biography Audrey Roofeh is the CEO of Mariana Strategies, a workplace culture consulting firm focused on creating safe and inclusive workplaces. We make it possible to have the important, difficult conversations that drive change. In 2017 when #MeToo hit, Audrey quit her job managing a team of lawyers at a non-profit to start Mariana Strategies. From the beginning, her goal was to help organizations build and sustain workplaces where people feel valued, trusted, and able to be their authentic selves - without harassment, discrimination, or other all too prevalent workplace challenges. Since then, Audrey and her team has worked with government agencies, non-profit clients, and private sector businesses in the US and beyond. The best thing any client has said about Audrey is that she makes hard conversations easy to have. To learn more about Beth and Brandon or to find out about sponsorship opportunities click here. Summary 00:00 Introduction 19:22 The Importance of Policies and the 'Boring Stuff' 20:28 The Role of Leadership in Promoting DEI 25:35 Equipping Middle Managers for DEI Success 31:31 Measuring Progress and Taking Action to Subvert Biases 33:52 Creating an Inclusive Environment 39:11 Using Empathy to Address Inclusion Challenges 42:49 Resources 44:33 Taking Action on DEI
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