Listen "DEI Efforts: Are they Superficial or Authentic?"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, Deanna Singh sits with Michael Barber, Retired Chief Diversity Officer of General Electric Company. They take on the topic of Michael’s diversity, equity, and inclusion journey as a key member of the GE company. They also dissect how companies, particularly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officers, can prolong the movement even after retirement.
TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
Becoming Chief Diversity Officer in 2020 During the Pandemic and Racial Unrest
Continuity of the Diversity and Inclusion Movement
Basic Leadership and Inclusivity
Michael’s Diversity Officer Plans
Metrics of Organization Representation
Sponsoring Mentees
How to Turn over the Diversity Plan, so the work continues on
RESOURCES:
Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmikebarber/
Deanna’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/
Justin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ponder-1200b72b/
Uplifting Impact Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/
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Uplifting Impact YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ
Uplifting Impact Website: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en
WHAT’S NEW
Uplifting Impact is excited to announce Actions Speak Louder, the latest book by author and DEI expert, our very own, Deanna Singh. This book, available starting May 31st, 2022, is a step-by-step guide on how to create change and inclusivity both in the workplace and beyond. In this book, Deanna seeks to answer questions for organizations and teams of all sizes on how to create more inclusivity. Actions Speak Louder creates a blueprint for those who are ready to read, take action now, and build a better tomorrow.
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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
Becoming Chief Diversity Officer in 2020 During the Pandemic and Racial Unrest
Continuity of the Diversity and Inclusion Movement
Basic Leadership and Inclusivity
Michael’s Diversity Officer Plans
Metrics of Organization Representation
Sponsoring Mentees
How to Turn over the Diversity Plan, so the work continues on
RESOURCES:
Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmikebarber/
Deanna’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/
Justin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ponder-1200b72b/
Uplifting Impact Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposefulhustle/?ref=page_internal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en
Uplifting Impact YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ
Uplifting Impact Website: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en
WHAT’S NEW
Uplifting Impact is excited to announce Actions Speak Louder, the latest book by author and DEI expert, our very own, Deanna Singh. This book, available starting May 31st, 2022, is a step-by-step guide on how to create change and inclusivity both in the workplace and beyond. In this book, Deanna seeks to answer questions for organizations and teams of all sizes on how to create more inclusivity. Actions Speak Louder creates a blueprint for those who are ready to read, take action now, and build a better tomorrow.
Order Actions Speak Louder NOW: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/actions-speak-louder-book
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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