By Linda Wagner, FWSF MarCom Co-Chair
On Tuesday, April 17, as part of the Professional Development Series, the FWSF co-hosted this event with one of our valued partners, Wells Fargo. The speaker, Dr. Pamela Hopkins, Ph.D., is the owner; executive consultant and managing partner of Enact Leadership which provides development solutions that equip leaders to drive superior results while cultivating vibrant engaged cultures.
Given the recent media coverage of implicit bias in many different scenarios, this event was timely and relevant. Whether in the workplace, the community, or in sports, bias is pervasive. And we can all do something about it.
The evening began with the subject of engagement. According to the statistics Dr. Hopkins cited, only 13% of employees worldwide feel engaged in their work. This impacts productivity, satisfaction, and turnover. Inclusion is a way to increase engagement.
Dr. Hopkins both presented and facilitated a discussion on how we all can contribute to transforming organizational culture to be more inclusive and diverse in three major ways:
Key Takeaways:
This presentation was especially valuable as it was in line with FWSF’s stated inclusion policy: FWSF is committed to the highest standards of diversity and inclusion. We promote diversity in membership, leadership, and activities in order to foster a culture of inclusion. We celebrate and value our similarities and differences with respect to gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, language, religious beliefs, political affiliation, academic background and professional experience.
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