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08:40 Online networking
09:05 Chair’s opening remarks
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09:10 Driving change through authentic leadership and soft power
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09:25 Advancing pro-active allyship and racial equity through data and transparency
- From data to action and holding leaders accountable
- Engaging leaders and empowering them to be more inclusive
- Moving from good intentions to measurable outcomes
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09:45 Progressing Black and minority ethnic talent at work
- Early in careers – supporting those starting out in environments where there is a lack of diversity
- Helping high performing individuals advance their careers, looking at upskilling tools and initiatives
- Embedding anti-racist policies and processes to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact
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10:05 In conversation with Steven Henry MBE
Steven will discuss his own journey from the army, breaking Black stereotypes and then moving into a D&I role at the BBC.
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10:20 Live audience questions and answers
10:50 Break and online networking
11:15 Intersectionality and disability: Understanding the challenges that disabled people of colour face at work
In this session, Jay will explore his personal experience of being disabled and from a minority ethnic background in the workplace and how it can impact your career; as well as how, as a board experienced HR leader, he has built disability confidence in organisations and society through positive role modelling.
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11:30 How collaboration between DEI teams and employee networks can support ethnically diverse employees to thrive
In this session, Nabeela and Gerald will share how the DEI team and EMBRACE (the global race and ethnicity employee network at GSK) are working together to attract, retain and progress minority ethnic talent and support the company to achieve its aspirational targets for senior leaders and other key roles.
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11:50 How the Co-op is addressing social mobility and race
In this session, Zahoor will consider some recently published research on social mobility within the Co-op, addressing the experience of people from a lower social economic background. He will look at solutions to lifting people up, with reference also to his own journey and what it means to be a progressive D&I leader in the present day.
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12:10 Panel discussion and live Q&A: Taking an intersectional approach to race at work – how can we accelerate progress?
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Katherine Gansallo
Director, Diversity & Inclusion (UK, EMEA & Group)
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
12:45 Lunch break and online networking
13:40 Chair’s welcome back
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13:45 From awareness to action: Network Rail’s race equality journey
- Empowering the business with data to inform decisions and drive positive change
- Supporting leaders to prioritise EDI through objective setting and training
- Supporting and upskilling allies and diversity and inclusion champions
- Development programmes targeted at ethnic minority groups
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14:05 How Skanska is enabling minority ethnic talent to achieve their potential
- Why this is important to Skanska
- Understanding what currently holds our minority ethnic employees back – personally and organisationally
- Developing an approach that creates equity with regards to accessing development
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14:25 Case study – How ITN has delivered tangible progress through a reciprocal mentoring programme
- Understanding the journey to reciprocal mentoring with the senior leadership team
- The importance of partnering with your employee networks
- Step-by-step guide to creating a reciprocal mentoring programme – from inception, briefing and preparing participants, mid-point check-in’s to evaluating impact
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14:45 Live audience questions and answers
15:15 Break and online networking
15:40 Addressing the impact of racism on mental health in the workplace
- A personal story of the intersection of racism and mental health
- The reality of racism within the workplace
- Advancing race equity and creating a safe workplace where everyone can thrive
- Going beyond the rhetoric, talking less, acting more, and driving change
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16:00 Communications for inclusion: Building stronger communities through a Black Partner Experience Programme
- Bringing the real challenges of race to life through communication and engagement
- Being prepared to listen and learn to create something that is meaningful and supportive
- Using data analytics to create themes, drive change and build trust
- Reviewing progress and outcomes; lessons learned
- Rolling out programme for other protected characteristics
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16:20 The role of targets in creating focus and driving progress for minority ethnic leadership talent
- How leadership targets can positively drive representation
- How targets can drive the wrong behaviours – and how to combat this
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Verity Davies
Leadership Hiring Resourcing Partner & Co-Lead, RRCH Employee Group (Race Religion Culture & Heritage)
Whitbread
16:40 Live audience questions and answers
17:10 Chair's closing remarks
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