It is not rocket science that we need, as Boards, to behave in an inclusive manner to ensure Directors feel they belong, are respected and fairly listened to.But... Many many Boards competently exclude Directors or Executives who are not their clone, an inherent bias towards typically, gender, age, ethnicity, cognitive, experience, cultural, religion, social class, school and so many more.
The frightening element is that in most cases, those behaving “exclusively” are not even aware they are being exclusive and worse still, what impact their behaviour is causing to others.
During our conversation with the panel, we shall discuss how easily it goes wrong, what traps we stupidly fall into and what it looks like, and feels like, to the recipient of exclusive behaviour. We want to be able to recognise our behaviour and put a firm end to excluding key team members. Sharon Constancon, Chairman of the WCCSA Membership Committee and CEO of Genius Boards, will lead the debate with the panel. One topic she will address is whether COVID and the pandemic have given this “exclusive” problematic behaviour a worsening boost.
Or, on the other hand, have recent times allowed teams to think more clearly about themselves and their colleagues, potentially reducing the perception, or reality, of the many diversity biases that cause Boards to beave ineffectively?
Our speakers experience from over 20 years each in leadership consultancy will be shared, so we can all learn.
Their work has evidenced successful outcomes, how to develop mindful practices, how to create safe places and how to deploy people engagement and inclusivity successfully. Our Guest Speakers are: Nene Molefi
Nene is CEO at Mandate Molefi Consultants and is an author( A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion in SA), thought leader and a highly experienced consultant with expertise in Whole System Culture Change, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategy Development, Transformation, HR , Leadership Development, Values Driven Leadership and Facilitation. Nene facilitates difficult conversations with senior executives, junior management and staff by creating a safe space for honest and robust conversations. Nene works globally with many well known multinationals, operating face to face or virtually, with teams or individuals, speaking at international conferences and is valued for her ability to align varied stakeholders. Justine Lutterodt
Justine is Founder and Managing Director of the Centre for Synchronous Leadership (CSL). Justine is recognised as an authority on leadership, ethics and systemic change, with her thought leadership featured at conferences around the world. Outside of CSL, Justine serves as NED for the nominations committee of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. She is also Chair of the Diversity Legal Awards, Patron of Bright Stars (a charity supporting young people with autism) and Founder of the Africa Women’s Circle. Justine was recognised in 2016 by BE Mogul as one of Britain’s Most Influential Black Entrepreneurs and in 2017 by Brummell Magazine as one of the City’s 30 Most Influential Female Industry Changemakers. There will be time for you to pose questions to Panel. This event will be video recorded for public viewing at a later date. |
