For leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs
It’s the Economy, Stupid
The business case for DEIA, in plain language and in numbers a CFO will sit with.
DEIA is under fire, called too political, too woke, too expensive. Yet stepping back from inclusion is bad business, and the data is unambiguous. A focus on DEIA is not just good for your employees, it’s good for your business. This keynote makes the case in plain language and in numbers that hold up.
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Overview
The economic case for DEIA, made calmly and in numbers
DEIA work has rarely been more contested, or more misunderstood. Some leaders are quietly walking back commitments. Others are looking for a steady hand and a clear-eyed read on what the work is actually doing for the business.
Drawing on research from Deloitte, McKinsey, and twenty years of practice with Fortune 100 companies, public-sector agencies, and global non-profits, Michael lays out the business case in the language a CFO will sit with: innovation, profitability, talent retention, and risk. A focus on DEIA is not just good for your employees, it’s good for your business.
It is the keynote for leaders who want the work to keep paying for itself, and who need the language to defend it when the conversation gets harder.
Verified attendee feedback
What the rooms said
Combined, response-weighted scores from every delivery of this keynote, collected independently through Talkadot.
- 94%Engaging
- 93%Relevant
- 93%Memorable
- 93%Inspiring
- An up to date look at an important and contentious issue with actionable items. It wasn’t a judgmental presentation but informed, I think it drew people instead of closed them off. Attendee
- This was very educational! Learning that it’s not about “the right thing to do” but about “the smart thing to do” was very helpful. Thanks. Attendee
- I actually really enjoyed the breakout session about privilege! I also felt the keynote was very fresh and relevant with current events. Attendee
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