Overview
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Explore strategies for improving diversity and inclusion in tech organizations through this conference talk. Learn why traditional approaches like unconscious bias training and diversity reports have failed to significantly move the needle. Discover a new approach that engages management directly in solving diversity challenges rather than placing the burden solely on minority groups. Examine how creating opportunities for leaders to interact with underrepresented team members can lead to meaningful change. Gain insights on focusing diversity efforts, addressing perceived biases, and implementing practical steps to make workplaces more inclusive for marginalized populations. Hear personal stories and lessons learned from the speaker's experience as a director of engineering leadership development at a major tech company.
Syllabus
Introduction
Employee Resource Groups
Jills Background
Stories
Objectives
Promotions
Promo Sponsors
Is it working
Put authority figures in charge
Keep the focus small
This sounds little fluffy
Dont know where to start
Fix perceived biases
Make things better for marginalized populations
Taught by
GOTO Conferences