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ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. A variety of chef-forward classes have been approved by American Culinary Federation. Keep your professional status up-to-date while having a blast and seeing this incredible lineup of speakers.

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Beyond Picture Perfect Diversity: How to Create a Sense of Inclusion

Dima Ghawi (Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach, Dima Ghawi, LLC.)

Location: Ballroom B

Date: Wednesday, July 21

Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Pass Type: All Access Pass, All Access Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass, TSE Premium Pass

Track: Bridge (speaks solidly to both caterers & event professionals), CS-Staff Development & Enrichment

Associations & Accrediting: CMP

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Many organizations view diversity as a statistical goal, achieved by strategic hires and exemplified by a picture-perfect workplace. However, a diverse team without ties of inclusion and acceptance fails to fully harness the true advantages of diversity. In this session, Dima Ghawi shares information she has gleaned from hundreds of interviews and workplace surveys to teach leaders and business professionals how to create a welcoming and inclusive workforce. Through humorous stories and engaging group activities, Dima highlights the insight of a bottom-up approach, the influence of courageous office culture, and the power of affinity groups. Audiences leave with actionable takeaways which can be employed to create a more productive, engaging, and inclusive workplace for all.

Beyond Picture Perfect Diversity: How to Create a Sense of Inclusion