In this first session of the community of practice Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy, participants lay the foundation for their journey by developing a strong, organization-specific business case for diversity, equity and inclusion. Drawing from research and case studies, this session will help you connect inclusion to what really matters to your organization.
What to expect?
Many organisations recognise the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, but struggle to translate this ambition into widely supported strategic choices. Without a clear business case, inclusion often remains fragmented instead of becoming a shared lever within the organisation.
After this session, you will have:
A clear understanding of how an inclusive talent strategy contributes to your strategic priorities;
Evidence-based insights into the impact of inclusion on talent, customers, innovation and risk management;
A first version of your own business case, tailored to your organization.
Practical tools to engage the right stakeholders, including top management.
Programme
| 13:00 | Welcome & setting the scene - The Shift |
| 13:30 | Connecting strategy and inclusion: why the business case counts - Claire Godding & Emmanuelle Verhagen |
| 14:15 | Evidence and practice: what inclusion delivers - Claire Godding & Emmanuelle Verhagen |
| 15:30 | Break |
| 15:45 | Developing your own business case - Guided group assignment |
| 16:45 | Decision makers involvement & completion - Group reflection |
| 17:15 | Closure - The Shift |
Speakers
Founcer – Diversity Managers Association Belgium (DMAB)
Senior expert Diversity and Inclusion – Febelfin
Executive Director – Diversity Charter Belgium
Who is this for?
This session is exclusively for organizations enrolled in the full community of practice Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy. It is aimed at professionals responsible for diversity, equity and inclusion, talent or people strategy, who want to strengthen their internal approach and go beyond isolated initiatives.
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Ready for more?
Are you responsible for the success of a dynamic and resilient team within your organisation? Are you looking for a motivating environment where, together with colleagues and experts, you can take informed steps to make your talent strategy even more inclusive? Then you can immediately apply for the community of practice ‘Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy’.
Ready for more?
Are you responsible for the success of a dynamic and resilient team within your organisation? Are you looking for a motivating environment where you and your peers can take informed steps to make your talent strategy even more inclusive? Then you can immediately apply for the community of practice ‘Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy’.
Without talent, there is no future. In a tight labour market, the real difference is made by a culture where everyone has the space to grow. More and more organisations are investing in diversity, equity and inclusion to attract people, prevent burnout and turnover, and strengthen their overall resilience.
Work with experts and peers to develop a talent approach that actually works.
