Integrating DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) in the workplace
Susanne Bauer
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional | Educational | Toastermasters
- Fee:
- Paid: Corporate rates: starting at £250 (online) or £400 (in person). Charity discounts available.
- Category:
- Business
- Updated:
- 3rd June 2025
- Tagged:
- Diversity | Dei | Company Culture | Leadership
A 30-minute talk designed to address the importance of DEI and how to integrate it strategically.
Content:
- Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace
- Examples of the positive impact of diverse leadership teams on financial outperformance.
- Challenges that may arise when implementing DEI strategies, such as issues of trust, balance, and communication.
- Building trust within the organisation as a key component for successful DEI implementation.
- The role of communication, with suggestions for navigating difficult conversations effectively.
- How everyone within an organisation can contribute to and influence DEI changes.
- A strategic approach to tackling DEI challenges, including gathering data, setting measurable goals, and tracking progress.
- The hiring and retention process as an example of how such a strategic approach to DEI could be applied in practice.
It has been previously delivered at British and German tech conferences and within organisations. Longer or tailored versions of the talk can be discussed.
Views: 41 | Enquiries: 0About Susanne Bauer
My name is Susi Bauer, and I am a freelance coach, trainer and facilitator with a decade of experience in the UK video games industry.
I have been a speaker, panel moderator and guest at conferences like the Global Game Quality Forum, WASD London, Game Day X, Digital Futures Conference, Norwich Games Festival, Nor(Dev):Con, DENOG & more.
During my 10 years in the games industry, I solved challenges related to people & project management, culture, documentation & optimisation. I also tap into my lived experiences to provide a unique perspective. I specialise in the following topics:
- Professional Skills: Communication, conflict resolution (NVC), collaboration, and more
- ADHD: As a trained ADHD Coach with ADHD, I bring empathy, education, and experience to this topic
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: From teaching basic concepts to group strategy. I also speak about: -- Building & Leading Employee Networks -- Multilingual or Multicultural teams -- LGBTQ+ topics, with a focus on bisexuality -- Marginalised Genders, with a focus on the female experience -- Neurodivergence, with a focus on ADHD
- Company Culture & Processes: Fine-tuning complex systems like organisations & groups
- Leadership: Especially entry- and mid-level managers, or leaders running social or volunteer organisations and interest groups.
- Games Careers: Supporting career seekers & creating entry-level programmes or awards.
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