Priyanka
Shinde
Founder CEO at imPriSe Solutions
"The Business Case for Belonging: How Inclusive Cultures Drive Results"
"The Business Case for Belonging: How Inclusive Cultures Drive Results"
Tue May 20 - 2:20 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"The Business Case for Belonging: How Inclusive Cultures Drive Results"
"The Business Case for Belonging: How Inclusive Cultures Drive Results"
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Session: The Business Case for Belonging: How Inclusive Cultures Drive Results
As companies scale back DEIB efforts, many leaders find themselves grappling with how to foster inclusion and belonging in a climate where DEI has become a contentious term. Yet, inclusion and belonging are more than just buzzwords—they are essential for building empowering workplace cultures that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term success.. This session explores the undeniable business case for fostering belonging, offering practical strategies to embed inclusion into company culture, and how inclusive leadership can inspire trust and unlock the potential of diverse teams.Drawing on personal experience from navigating unconscious biases to advocating for systemic change, this talk equips leaders with the tools to sustain inclusion and belonging—even when DEI initiatives are under scrutiny—ensuring that every employee feels valued, empowered, and positioned to thrive.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusion and Belonging as a Business Strategy: Understand why prioritizing inclusion and belonging leads to stronger employee engagement, retention, and performance—delivering more sustainable outcomes than superficial DEI efforts.
- Practical Strategies to Foster Belonging: Gain actionable steps to implement inclusive practices that amplify diverse voices, build trust, and create a culture where every employee feels valued and empowered.
- Inclusive Leadership Behaviors: Learn how key leadership practices like active listening, allyship, and personalized support can drive trust, inspire teams, and make inclusion a foundational part of your organization’s culture.
Bio
Priyanka Shinde is a seasoned Silicon Valley tech leader with over 20 years experience in engineering, product management, and program management. She has previously worked at tech giants like Meta and startups like Cruise where she led highly technical teams launch cutting edge products. Priyanka is a certified executive leadership coach and founded ImPriSe Solutions, which enables leaders and startup founders build world-class products and teams. Priyanka is a group facilitator for the Women in Management groups at Stanford Graduate School of Business.Priyanka specializes in empowering leaders to foster a culture of connection, authenticity and empathy, accelerating organizational success. Her unique approach blends strategic planning with actionable insights, enhancing team execution and collaboration.
Priyanka is a published author of the book "The Art of Strategic Execution". Keynote speaker and facilitator, Priyanka guides leaders to achieve their vision swiftly and effectively.
