Exit Strategies: Forget Plan B and Conquer Your Plan A

I left my full-time position as a senior executive in a major organization three years ago to launch what has become a successful global speaking, training and consulting enterprise. But success didn’t come overnight, nor was it easy. Three years before I quit my job, I was only imagining what it would be like when I
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FREE WEBINAR – Strategies for How to Get a Seat at the Table and Sustain Your Place

Listen along while Dr. Shirley teams up with The Forum on Workplace Inclusion. In this important webinar she discusses today’s changing workplace environment and explores what you can do to keep yourself relevant for today and in the future! 
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How to Combat Harassment in the Architecture Profession

Thank you, American Institute of Architects and Kathleen M. O’Donnell, for featuring me in your June 2018 issue.  Human resources expert Shirley Davis discusses how architects can foster inclusive workplaces where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Sexual harassment is top of mind for many Americans, as it is one of the most pervasive types
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Unconscious Bias in Leadership Decision-Making (Part 2)

In continuation of my Unconscious Bias in Leadership Decision-Making article that was published with the Florida Association of Account Executive’s (FSAE) Source Magazine in April, I am excited to share the second part of this conversation entitled Moving From Unconscious Bias to Inclusive Leadership.  Read the Article Below… In the March/April issue of Source, I explained
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Dr. Shirley – Expert Resource for AIA Architect

In the current issue of AIA Architect’s newsletter, Dr. Shirley acted as an expert resource on today’s #MeToo movement and it’s effects on the architecture industry. Meeting the #MeToo moment By Kim O’Connell, AIA, March 22, 2018 Steps to fostering a culture of respect within architecture firms are within reach Last year, the #MeToo social media movement
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Building a Respectful & Harassment-Free Workplace Culture Training Program

How long has it been since your organization updated its sexual harassment policy? When was the last time your leaders and employees attended a harassment course? How inclusive, respectful, and welcoming is your workplace culture?   Every organizational leader has a responsibility to create a culture that values diversity, demonstrates respect, and is free from
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Dr. Davis’ Interview with Inclusion Magazine

Read the Interview Below…     Dr. Shirley Davis is an experienced and accomplished corporate executive, global workforce management expert, and leadership consultant. She has presented on a variety of human resource, workforce development, and diversity and inclusion topics in more than a dozen countries. The company she founded, SDS Global Enterprises, Inc., specializes in HR strategy,
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Dr. Shirley Leads Dynamic “Women in Leadership” Series for APA Annual Conference

On May 17 -18, 2017 Dr. Davis facilitated a phenomenal four-session seminar for the American Payroll Association’s Annual Conference “Women in Leadership Series” held in Orlando. FL. This powerful, high-energy, interactive, series featured not only Dr. Davis as the HR expert, but payroll and human resource executives, Alison Sellar and Stephanie Salavejus for an international
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Experiencing Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Unconscious Biases

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All my life, being a woman and being a person of color, I’ve also had to deal with stereotypes, biases, and prejudices, or prejudgments. That’s what prejudice is—it’s pre-judging someone before you know them based on their skin color, gender, age, race or ethnicity, or any other characteristic of their outward appearance. And those prejudgments
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Women’s Equality DAY – AUGUST 26 – Remembering the Struggle

Dr. Shirley Davis standing under a Women's Day Sign
In honor of August 26 -Women’s Equality Day and the 94th anniversary of the 19th amendment—granting women the right to vote, I had the pleasure of delivering the keynote at Homeland Security’s US Border Protection Agency’s Women’s Equality Day Program. And in this blog, I’ll highlight a few of the pioneers that fought for justice
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