Presentations that Inspire Leadership

White Men as Full Diversity Partners' speakers are in high demand for their ability to challenge assumptions, alter perceptions and inspire new commitment to diversity.

Our speakers are highly regarded for provoking audiences out of complacency, for inspiring commitment to diversity, and for getting executives excited about the business opportunities that real diversity makes possible. Audiences large and small respond with enthusiasm and thoughtful follow-up to our engaging and interactive approach that demonstrates everyone's personal stake in diversity.

Some of the recent presentations we have given have included:

  • Examining the Role of White Men in Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
  • Diversity for White Men and Everyone Else: Exploring Partnerships, Inclusion and Privilege 
  • Examining the Personal Role of the Leader in Engaging White Men in Diversity and Inclusion Efforts 
  • The Eight Critical Leadership Skills Created Through Effective Diversity Partnerships
  • Negotiating Difficult Diversity Conversations: Skill-Building for Courageous Leaders 
  • Engaging White Men in Diversity Efforts: Why It’s Essential
  • What Works and What Doesn’t Work to Successfully Engage White Men in Diversity and Inclusion Efforts 
  • What White Men Don't Have to Think About: Examining White Male Privilege and Its Impact on Partnership 
  • Examining the Impact of White Male Culture on Engagement, Motivation and Partnerships at Work
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I used to think the diversity goal was to be color blind. Now I think the better goal is to be 'color aware' in order to create a more inclusive environment.

Executive

Rockwell Automation

What's New
  • Save the Date: Women of Different Tribes Caucus

    We've set the date for the 2012 offering of the Women of Different Tribe's Caucus. At the Caucus, you will gain new awareness, build skills to forge meaningful cross-cultural partnership and create a Leader's Action Plan to help apply learning. Mark your calendars for September 24-27, 2012. More information will follow. Download a Caucus flyer.

  • Bill Proudman to present at DRI's Diversity for Success Seminar

    Advancing Diversity: The Critical Role of Non-Diverse, White Male Partners
    Bill Proudman, cofounder of White Men as Full Diversity Partnerswill discuss the importance of diversity, the reasons why non-diverse attorneys need to be onboard and engaged in diversity initiatives, and how these joint efforts not only promote diversity but also the bottom line. Learn more about this seminar sponsored by DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar.

  • A Leader's Investment

    "It's never easy to give up the better part of a work week, but this event is well worth it. More than any other training or discussions I have previously participated in, I left this event with a deeper personal understanding of diversity and inclusion issues on both an intellectual and emotional level. More importantly, I left with an improved understanding of how I can be a better leader in a diverse environment. I recommend this for all senior leaders. If you choose to attend, bring an open mind and a willingness to fully participate."

    Ted D. Crandall, Senior Vice President & CFO for Rockwell Automation

  • Diversity Matters: You Are Kidding Right?

    This article was published in the March 2009 Linkage Leader eNewsletter - a free, monthly eNewsletter that offers industry leaders' viewpoints, best practices, and relevant information. "The response to the suggestion to create a white men's affinity group is often some laughter, a rolling of the eyes accompanied by a statement like, "What the heck do the white guys need a network for, when everyday at work is already a white men's group?..." Read full article

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