Learn how the very best companies lead through change, drive business results, and increase innovation through For All Leadership.
Companies today stand on a precipice. They need to become faster, more adaptable, and far better at innovation — or risk obsolescence. The key to this shift is transitioning from the traditional organizational structure, that of divisions and departments that result in silos, to a new model of fast-moving, diverse and inclusive teams that can rapidly uncover new, innovative pathways for growth. Diversity and inclusion are imperative to the success of these teams and in fact, the driver of their innovative capacity. This talk is about how to be a leader within this team-based revolution.
Frans Johansson is the CEO of The Medici Group, author of the global innovations bestsellers The Medici Effect and The Click Moment and one of the most revered speakers in the world on how diversity drives innovation. He has created a revolutionary platform for driving organizational speed and innovative capacity by using diversity and inclusion, and by breaking down silos throughout the enterprise. Watch his keynote with an introduction by Michael Matthews, SVP, Human Resources at Synchrony.
Key takeaways:
- Learn why the most powerful intersection in the world today is between innovation & strategy and diversity & inclusion - and what this means for you.
- Learn how diverse and inclusive teams can and will play a critical role in navigating a fast-moving world and will be the source of the next generation of game-changing ideas.
- Get inspired on how you can further accelerate your organization’s journey and your leadership mindset to reach the next level on the innovation curve.
DHL Express, the global express logistics provider emerged 50 years ago as a startup with one innovative idea - providing door-to-door, time-sensitive delivery services to the world.
With over 100,000 employees across the globe, diversity is an essential part of the company’s DNA. Heading up the global HR organization, spanning 220 countries and territories, Regine Buettner has helped ensure the principle of acting “As One” has become instilled in the HR approach, ensuring a globally unique culture while making sure employees across the globe have their best day at work every day, no matter in which region and country.
John Pearson joined the company in 1986. He previously served as CEO in Asia Pacific, EEMEA and Europe, and led the global sales, marketing and customer service functions. He assumed the CEO role in January of this year.
Learn how DHL Express has created a strong culture of engagement and recognition, while offering a first-in-class development program for employees. Leadership at DHL Express leverages the positive impact of building a people-centric organization with the aspiration to be the World as its Best.
Join us for a conversation on how diversity and employee experience drive innovation at of one of the world’s largest companies.
Key takeaways:
- How innovation turned DHL from a local startup to a global upstart.
- Understand how to build a global culture of engagement in an extremely diversified company impacting the bottom-line.
- How digital HR transformation contributes to a more seamless and exciting employee experience.
- Learn how all employees can participate in and drive continuous improvement through DHL’s innovative Performance Dialogs.
- How DHL is enabling E-commerce all around the world and empowering its people to deliver its vision.
Kristen Bellstrom, Deputy Digital Director, Fortune and Kelly Grier, US Chairman and Managing Partner and Americas Managing Partner, EY
When you couple a high-performance culture with diversity and innovation, the results are truly powerful. Learn how EY helps its global clients to shape their vision and business strategy while also focusing on emerging technologies and hear about the challenges and opportunities that EY is experiencing to further the message around the importance of focusing on workplace culture. “To grow your business, you must continually develop and engage your people. Talent and market strategies are inextricably linked,” Grier says.
Named the U.S. Chairman and Managing Partner in July 2018, Kelly Grier has worked at EY for 28 years, and now leads more than 72,000 people, represents the firm in regulatory matters, and oversees the company’s $15.6 billion in revenue generated by the Americas business, EY’s largest segment. Grier previously led the central U.S. region, serving many of the firm’s biggest audit and advisory clients.
Key takeaways from this video:
- Learn how EY has achieved an inclusive culture of innovation across the entire firm.
- Advice to leaders who are struggling to convince their executives about the importance of culture and diversity in business strategy.
- How to infuse your culture with the “goodness” and innovation that derives from people with different perspectives.
Fran Katsoudas, EVP and Chief People Officer
Mark Chandler, EVP Chief Legal Officer
Irving Tan, SVP, Chief of Operations
Amy Chang, SVP, Collaboration Technology Group
Did you know that Cisco Systems has been on Fortune’s list of the 100 Best Companies since it was first published in 1998? We will learn from Fran Katsoudas, Mark Chandler, Irving Tan, and Amy Chang how Cisco continues to evolve and adapt in a time the industry is experiencing rapid change and transformation.
Cisco’s has a unique perspective on conscious culture – the importance of everyone being aware of the environment they’re part of, feeling accountable, and empowered. A culture that is focused on full spectrum diversity and inclusion where every employee feels connected to the company. Cisco executives will offer insights into what is driving the culture and the latest innovation in one of the tech industry’s best workplaces.
Key takeaways:
- How to remain relevant and important in attracting the best talent
- Ways to improve diversity in an industry that famously struggles with finding the perfect candidate who might have new and innovative approaches to the business
- Structures for allowing all employees to participate in the innovation process
At Nationwide, a Fortune 66 financial services and insurance company, the mission is to protect what matters most by being “on your side.”
Through this conversation, Nationwide’s EVP and Chief Administrative Officer Gale King will shed light on how the company has transformed the brand from the inside out, starting with its people-first culture. She will share how the company’s leadership has had an impact on its award-winning culture, how its diversity and inclusion initiatives – in addition to driving financial strength – have created a source of pride for all associates, and how Nationwide continues to assess and identify innovative ways to build on associate engagement to drive the company’s success.
By sharing Nationwide’s journey, King will highlight the most important success factors to drive an inclusive culture spanning any industry or organization and inspire all that a company can achieve by doing it right.
Key takeaways:
- The importance of leadership in driving a positive workplace culture.
- The value of diversity and inclusion in driving both engagement and innovation.
- Ways to engage leadership to inspire associates to create new opportunities to innovate and improve to exceed business goals.
