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Session Description
Building, Communicating & Delivering Your DE&I Values to Drive Recruitment & Retention in Turbulent Times
Hosted in partnership with Red Hat, the D4T Roundtable takes a closer look at solutions for diversity, and inclusion that contribute to the global industry’s drive for continued innovation and sustainable growth. Join us in Barcelona, for this invite only D4T Roundtable, as we make the case for collaboration and commitment to D&I as a core component of strategy that impacts and scales change, enabling organisations and individuals to flourish in post-covid economic growth.
Topic for 2023: DE&I Talent Strategies
To truly foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion inside an organization, it is important for leaders to begin by first educating themselves on what that actually means. To eliminate any systemic bias and outdated practices, executives and middle managers also need to be fully invested in making sure that every employee on their team feels comfortable being in their skin at work, has the ability to express themselves and is afforded the same opportunities to develop their skills and improve like everyone else.
Two Part Interconnected Format
Split into Two Parts to Allow for Roundtable Attendees to choose to stay for either attend either Part 1 or Part 2 or both. The agenda has been designed to have outcomes and actions for both sections and also to integrate the subject which dovetails across the afternoon. Places are Limited to 25 Pax per section
Roundtable Host: Honoré LaBourdette, VP, Global Partner EcoSystem Success, Red Hat
Roundtable Leader: Mary Patterson Clarke, Astra Capital Management & Board Member, CTS Communications
Roundtable Leader: Meg Zirger, Learning and Development Trainer, Digital Talent Management, Nuclio Digital School
Rapporteur: Tamara Dancheva, International Relations Senior Manager, G&RA: International Relations, GSMA
Rapporteur: Anna Deppi, Senior Manager TME, Industries & Edge Italy Co-Chair, Women's Leadership, Red Hat
1:30 – 1:40 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks | Future Staffing Strategies Across the Telecoms Industry: DEI Strategies for Talent Acquisition and Retention
In the new age of work, employee expectations have changed and many mobile and telecoms organisations now find themselves in a renewed battle for talent. During and post COVID-19, Employees have been voting with their feet, gravitating towards those employers who are willing to invest in hybrid working, tech, training and importantly those with the right social, diversity and equitable values. Find out why this is a vital topic. Set your goals and outcome intentions from this afternoon and get inspired to start exploring this topic further.
SPEAKER:
Honoré LaBourdette, VP, Global Partner EcoSystem Success, Red Hat
13:30 – 3:00 DISCUSSION 1: HIRING TALENT WITH DE&I EMBEDDED INTO THE PROCESS
How a Attract and Hire a Diverse Talent Pool that Connects to Growth, Innovation, Revenue and Brand Equity
Roundtable Leaders:
Mary Patterson Clarke, Astra Capital Management & Board Member, CTS Communications
Supported by: Meg Zirger, Learning and Development Trainer, Digital Talent Management, Nuclio Digital School
DE&I is a key driver of innovation and is a critical component of being successful on a global and regional scale. Senior executives are recognizing that a diverse set of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds is crucial to innovation and the development of new ideas. In a more competitive, DE&K is becoming a key demand from candidates. Discuss and Explore how to:
• Delve further into your own experience of your company’s DE&I culture, policies and communications: how does this align with growth/innovation and business success
• Clarifying what DE&I really means ie different ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation and gender identity
• Team build with colleagues, HR department and key leaders to communicate and embed DE&I into your recruitment and teams skillset and strategic business goals
• Identify and avoid unconscious bias and use the right language and inclusive hiring process: from job spec design to interviewing and onboarding
2:45 – 3:00 PM Summary Key Points Discussion 1
Key take aways can you identify and implement from this session to change and add to this process in your own company. Tips and strategies to ensure DE&I is taken onboard and how to tackle more sensitive and difficult conversations.
3:00 - 3:00 PM Break and Changeover
15.30 – 17:00 DISCUSSION 2: RETAINING TALENT THROUGH A DE&I LENS
Activating Inclusive Hiring and Team Development Practices to Increase Representation: Better Sourcing and Spotting Bias in Recruitment and Management
Roundtable Leaders:
Meg Zirger, Learning and Development Trainer, Digital Talent Management, Nuclio Digital School
Supported by: Mary Patterson Clarke, Astra Capital Management & Board Member, CTS Communications
Activating A More Inclusive Talent Retention Process to Reduce Turnover and Improve Staff Wellbeing and Productivity
As we continue to question our working lives following COVID-19, there have been many surveys and insights to demonstrate a direct connection between a lack of DE&I process and emphasis and the willingness of employees to leave the business. It is therefore vital for each member of team – particularly senior leaders and managers – to realise the influence we have as individuals and team members, and the degree to which DE&I change can happen. Staff retention is not just a salary or performance issue, it is equally about the level of care, DE&I and wellbeing you offer your team and ultimately, entire workforce. Discuss and explore how to:
• Starting out with the right DE&I talent and team development goals from onboarding staff to team dynamics and promotions: Where can DE&I really bring value to your workforce now and in the future?
• Moving beyond just gender to find out how your skills and business challenges can be met with a more diverse set of skills, candidates and experiences
• How can you take the right steps to embed DE&I further to embrace work/life balance, mental wellbeing and how can you ensure a safe, welcoming and inspiring workplace by for existing and new staff
4:30 - 4:45 PM Summary of Key Points Discussion 2
Key take aways can you identify and implement from this session to change and add to this process in your own company. Tips and strategies to ensure DE&I is taken onboard and how to tackle more sensitive and difficult conversations.
4:45 – 5:00 PM Closing Remarks
Top 3 take-aways from the Roundtable and how you could apply this at your company
Each member of the roundtable will leave with a clearer idea of their own empowerment and how to keep DE&I at the forefront of existing and future teams and talent.
SPEAKER:
Honoré LaBourdette, VP, Global Partner EcoSystem Success, Red Hat
5:00 - 5:30 PM Informal Discussion & Networking
Closing Remarks
Top 3 take-aways from the Roundtable and how you could apply this at your company
Each member of the roundtable will leave with a clearer idea of their own empowerment and how to keep DE&I at the forefront of existing and future teams and talent.
