4 Key Roles BRG Leaders Should Play to Contribute to Sustained Culture Change

If you’re like most Business Resource Groups (often referred to as Affinity or Employee Resource Groups) you’ve likely performed some of the basic steps within the Diversity Initiative in your organization. You’ve probably focused on recruiting more women and people of color. You’ve put a Diversity Statement on your company’s website. You’ve hosted Awareness Programs
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Dr. Shirley Davis Speaks at Nonprofit Connect’s Inclusion 2019

Rhia Dixon’s review of Dr. Davis’ keynote at Nonprofit Connect’s Inclusion 2019 Conference. Thank you for the support, Rhia! I spent my morning in an amazing diversity & inclusion workshop hosted by Nonprofit Connect at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri. We broke down the difference between diversity and inclusion, why you need both,
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DEAR CEO: Culture Transformation is the Solution, not Training

Dear CEO: Culture Transformation is the Solution, not Training As a 30 year HR and workforce management expert, a former Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for several major organizations, and a certified leadership coach, I speak from experience when I say that training is not the cure to responding to poor decisions made by
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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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Unconscious Bias in Leadership Decision-Making (Part 1)

Dr. Davis had the honor of being a featured writer for The Source Magazine, the official magazine for the Florida Society of Association Executives. Read the article below and stayed tuned for Part 2! It couldn’t be more appropriate to address unconscious bias than at a time we are experiencing significant demographic disruptions, polarization and
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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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