“DEI work is deep work. You can’t create systemic change unless people have adequate time for self-reflection and self-awareness and behavioural change.”
- Carrie Burd
DEI training is more and more commonly available, and this is a good thing! It can, however, be daunting in terms of figuring out what credential to pursue as a Talent Leader, and how to go beyond one-off DEI training sessions and into systemic change that is observable and palpable.
What are some ways you can build strong DEI practices into the various systems that make up the employee experience in your organization? Listen to this episode for some practical ideas and examples.
My guest is Carrie Burd, a seasoned Talent Leader who is now heading her own consulting agency where she has a particular focus on DEI and workplace wellness. Carrie is highly committed to learning and models the way for her clients.
In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:
🍏 The definition of a Comprehensivist
🍏 Insights into some helpful credentials in the DEI space
🍏 Practical ways to become more effective at embedding DEI in your organization
About Carrie Burd: Carrie Burd is the Founder & Principal of a virtual-first consulting and coaching firm specializing in strategic HR, diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace wellness.
She brings extensive experience advising executives, coaching leaders, mentoring talent, and partnering across functional lines and in multiple sectors to design and deliver strategies, policies, programs and training that help drive results, improve the employee experience, and build healthy workplace cultures.
Carrie is a Certified Diversity Professional, Certified Diversity Recruiter, Certified Workplace Wellness Coach and regulated HR professional affiliated with Niagara Institute, Interpersonal Wellness Systems Inc., and Diversity Think Tank.
Links
- Carrie Burd on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieburd/
- Carrie Burd’s Website: https://www.carrieburdconsulting.com/
- Carrie Burd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrie_burd_consulting/
- Lily Zheng on Linkedin (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategist and Consultant): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyzheng308/
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