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World Congress 2024 • Aug 29, 2024 • Session details

Building a diverse tech company: The power of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Sue Quackenbush

Is organizational purpose just a fluffy buzzword? It is actually the invisible glue driving inclusion and retention. Discover how leaders build genuine trust and belonging.

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Defining corporate purpose and organizational alignment

Establishing a clear corporate mission helps employees understand their company's core objectives.

#2 about 3 min

Balancing personal life goals with corporate objectives

Developer privilege influences the ability to align a career with personal values versus practical family needs.

#3 about 3 min

Driving product innovation through meaningful company missions

A strong organizational focus on societal or planetary impact motivates teams to build better tools.

#4 about 2 min

Correlating direct employee engagement with corporate purpose

Clearly communicated organizational goals drive a sense of belonging and higher workforce productivity.

#5 about 3 min

Communicating vision and inspiring teams through leadership

Effective leaders inspire teams by connecting daily tasks to overarching organizational goals and personal values.

#6 about 2 min

Implementing cultural alignment frameworks during the hiring process

Integrating values and mission into hiring processes guarantees that new talent matches the existing organizational culture.

#7 about 3 min

Fostering genuine trust and care across engineering teams

Active listening and continuous feedback throughout the employee lifecycle build psychological safety and mutual trust.

#8 about 4 min

Maintaining team alignment across fully distributed global environments

Remote leadership requires deliberate communication habits like regular video calls to bridge physical team distances.

#9 about 2 min

Evaluating hybrid work models and office return policies

Balancing individual flexibility preferences with team needs optimizes the in-person collaboration required for rapid innovation.

#10 about 6 min

Analyzing modern talent acquisition trends and candidate expectations

Modern candidates increasingly prioritize diverse and non-toxic work environments alongside broad organizational missions during interviews.

#11 about 2 min

Aligning personal career trajectories with lasting societal impact

Maintaining a steady inner drive to utilize technology for the common good sustains long-term professional growth.

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