Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Done
Right – Lessons from Change Agents
Why is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) so important for businesses?
What is the business case for DEI? What are the economic benefits of DEI
activities? What are the ethical considerations for DEI? What can business
executives do to encourage Diversity? What can executives do to ensure inclusion
of diverse employees, shareholders, customers, and other stakeholders? DEI is
not a fad. In 2022, more than half of the Fortune 500 published DEI metrics. Do
not be left behind.
Topics Discussed:
- Business case for DEI activities
- Ethical considerations of DEI
- Economic benefits of DEI
- Definition and clarification of Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion
- Examples of effective DEI initiatives
Objectives:
To understand the benefits
of DEI initiatives and discuss proven, effective techniques to realize those
benefits.
Accomplishments Follow Failures: Success Through
Experimentation
Every success is the result of numerous experiments that failed. Every
scientific advance was preceded by failures. To be direct, failures lead to
success. Every failure is temporary, merely an opportunity to improve. Why are
failures feared? Successful organizations continuously experiment, e.g., QVC, so
they can learn and stay ahead of the competition. Recall the maxim – if you keep
doing what you have always done, then you always get what you always got. We
will demonstrate the advantages of embracing experiments as a method to improve
the organization and fuel growth.
Topics Discussed:
- Why are failures required for success?
- Why are failures so feared?
- What are some of the more common reasons for
failures?
- Why the poor leaders believe that failure is failure
- What does ‘fire bullets then cannonballs’ mean?
- How you and your organization should embrace experiments
Objectives:
To understand the immense value of experiments that may not
initially be successful and to learn from successful organizations that have embraced experimentation.
Getting the Most When Selling a Business: Little Details to Get Top
Value
Every business will be sold eventually. When you have built a great business
and decide to move on – you want the most you can get for that terrific
organization! What are the steps to take to maximize the value realized? What do
buyers really want? What are the three levers to achieve maximum value? If you
want top dollar, preparing to sell takes years of planning. This seminar helps
CEOs, entrepreneurs, CFOs, Board members, controllers, and their advisors
prepare for a successful sale of the organization to maximize shareholder value.
We will outline the process to get the most bang for the buck. Proper exit
planning demands planning and time.
Topics Discussed:
- What do buyers really want?
- Steps to take so your business will be attractive to
buyers
- The process to prepare for a sale
- Pitfalls to avoid
- The value of a strong advisory team
- Key considerations
Objectives:
Identifying the
key considerations when preparing to exit the business to
achieve optimal sales price. Understanding some of the key issues to consider when preparing to sell
a business.
Measure What Matters: Identify the ‘Right’ KPIs and
Metrics
With all the data available today in our organization, industry, economy, and
globally, how do we identify what to measure and how? Each organization has
their own needs. Often, we focus on the same old metrics. Metrics from other
industries may be applicable to your industry that we never thought of. Metrics
are not only for managers; they are for employees at all levels. Effective
dashboards help achieve organizational goals and objectives. We have too much
data and this seminar will show you how to turn data into useful
information.
Topics Discussed:
- Identify and describe metrics from many industries
- Tailor measures to fit your industry and organization
- Find the right metrics to achieve your strategic
goals
- Describe the why and what to measure
- Establish an understandable dashboard
- Determine high-level and detailed KPIs
- How to assist management to make informed decisions
Objectives: Determine the nontraditional metrics and modify them to fit your
organization's specific business needs for more actionable, informed business
decisions.