In this talk, Charles Lee, CEO at Ideation, shares insights on what Ideation has learned in its research and experience with clients working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He offers a business case for DEI by showing its impact on innovation, productivity, culture, and profitability. Watch the video of the talk here: https://youtu.be/Le0mJPiBE78

1. A New Kind of Leader
The Diversity Gap:
@charlestlee

2. Our Reality

3. Corporate Roles by Gender & Race in 2018 (in % of Employees)
Source: LeanIn.Org and McKinsey Women in the Workplace Study

4. Our Opportunity

5. Open New Perspectives

6. Increase Creativity
& Innovation

7. Improve Performance

8. Strengthen Culture

9. Enhance Pipeline
& Retention

10. Increase Profitability

11. Make Global Impact

12. 1. Listen & Keep Listening
2. Lead from the Top
3. Think Long-Term + Short-Term
4. Integrate into Key Innovation Areas
5. Create Pathways for Advancement + Equity
6. Identify + Keep Refining Metrics
7. Stay Transparent + Accountable
Our Advice

13. “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are
essential to actualizing our potential.”