Measuring the Invisible: Why inclusion is the key to happier, more diverse, and more successful organizations
The vast majority of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) research and initiatives focus strictly on diversity. The narrow focus on diversity is due partly to the illusion that measuring diversity is easy, and partly to the fact that inclusion has been difficult to define, let alone measure. In this talk, Dr. Gaudiano presents a novel approach that explains why inclusion is invisible, how to make inclusion measurable, and how inclusion is at the heart of employee satisfaction and superior organizational performance. He will demonstrate an engaging, interactive way of measuring inclusion and will share sample results from various companies and organizations. Dr. Gaudiano will also discuss a number of other benefits that measuring inclusion offers relative to measuring representational diversity.

Note: for an additional fee, the presentation can be turned into a workshop that includes a live, interactive collection of inclusion data and subsequent, post-workshop analysis.

Debunking Diversity & Inclusion Myths
Even with the best of intentions, leaders and employees often fail to Diversity & inclusion because of common objections, such as “There is a pipeline problem,” “We don’t want to lower the bar,” “We only recruit from top schools,” or “We don’t discriminate, we are a meritocracy.” In this stimulating and eye-opening presentation, Dr. Gaudiano will address these and other common objections, showing why and how they are flawed. He will provide detailed, specific tips on how to respond to these objections and how to ensure that your organization becomes more inclusive, diverse, and equitable.

How Diversity and Inclusion Impact Recruiting
When it comes to increasing diversity, one common complaint is the “pipeline problem,” i.e., the difficulty of finding sufficient talent from diverse backgrounds, especially for certain highly skilled positions. In this presentation, Dr. Gaudiano shows why the pipeline problem is a myth, and it shows common mistakes in the way companies go about recruiting talent. He also introduces the six ways in which your company’s current level of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) can hinder your efforts to recruit talent, how to leverage D&I to expand your talent pool, and how D&I can be utilized to lower your hiring costs.