Sustaining DEI in the workplace: Challenges and Solutions for DEI Practitioners

In today's video, you'll learn about the challenges and progress for DEI in the workplace. We chat with Amena Chaudhry, DEI Strategist, Consultant and Coach to explore how businesses must build leadership capacity and use data strategically to drive systemic equity. We explore why many DEI roles are being eliminated and how leaders can develop the skills needed to understand exclusion and shepherd authentic culture change.

Timestamp of our discussion:

1:05 - The State of DEI in the workplace today

3:45 - Was there long term DEI strategies at all?

8:47 - Current challenges for DEI practitioners and programs?

16:48 - What are some ways to overcome these challenges?

24:00 - Positive outcomes that come from DEI work (besides reputation management).

31:04 - How must DEI evolve with both the current business and economic climate?

39:11 - About Zarafa Consulting

Connect with Amena Chaudhry:

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amena-chaudhry/

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