DEI Work: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

June 6, 2023

Deanna Singh

Are you tired of hearing the same old DEI strategies that don't seem to work for your organization? Then tune in to this episode of the podcast, "DEI Work: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution," with guest Amy Hanneman.

Amy shares her personal journey towards diversity, equity, and inclusion work and emphasizes the importance of human connection in leadership development. From a working-class background, she highlights the gaps in workplace systems and the need for long-term commitments from organizations to implement successful DEI initiatives.

But Amy's approach to DEI work is unique. She stresses the importance of building one-on-one relationships with people from different backgrounds to promote inclusivity in the workplace. This episode will challenge your preconceived notions about DEI work and inspire you to take a more personal approach to promoting inclusivity in your workplace.

So, if you're ready to hear from a DEI expert who understands that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, tune in to this episode! You won't want to miss Amy's refreshing and effective approach to DEI work.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

Introduction to Amy's personal background and career journey
Importance of personal details on resumes
Amy's experience with Raytheon leadership development program
Transition to government relations and advocacy work
Love for advocating for others and diversity and inclusion work
Building rapport and trust with others
Relationship building components
The value of seeing individuals as humans
Importance of trying in DEI work and readjusting
Micro-inclusions for non-leadership individuals
Senior leadership commitment for successful DEI initiatives
Northwestern Mutual's commitment to DEI
Workplace systems modifications for DEI
Positive results at Northwestern Mutual since implementing DEI initiatives
Talent management system at Northwestern Mutual
Importance of face-to-face interactions for talent
Formal and informal development structures
Intentional leadership development
DEI and leadership training are interconnected
Personal connection and flexibility in DEI work
Perception plays a crucial role in careers
Importance of getting to know your people as a people leader
One-on-one interactions for promoting inclusivity- Importance of building relationships with people from different backgrounds