104. Alicia DeFreitas: Cultivating Diversity and Psychological Safety in a Global Organization

13/03/2025 45 min

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Episode Synopsis

What does it take to build a culture that not only survives but thrives across global teams? In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, host Tobias Sturesson sits down with Alicia DeFreitas, Global Head of People & Culture at BDO, to explore the key elements that make an organization’s culture truly flourish: respect, growth, and purpose. They dive into the challenges of aligning these values across diverse teams and discuss the ongoing journeys of diversity, equity, and psychological safety. Tune in to this episode as we explore:Unlocking the power of cultural diversity in HRScaling vision and purpose across global teamsCreating a culture of psychological safety that drives performanceTurning diverse perspectives into a competitive advantageAligning leadership actions with core organizational values for lasting impactLinks mentioned:Connect with Alicia DeFreitas on LinkedInBDO‘You Can Culture: Transformative Leadership Habits for a Thriving Workplace, Positive Impact and Lasting Success’ is now available here.

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