The D&I Business Case: Understanding the Link Between …
11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
The D&I Business Case: Understanding the Link Between Diversity & Performance
1 hr CPE/CPD in Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Intermediate
Note: This webinar is hosted by the Center for Accounting Transformation. AGN is sponsoring spots for our members to attend. Register here and you will receive information on how to connect to the webinar directly from the C4AT.
Diversity is more than a “people” thing. There is increasing evidence and data linking diversity to financial performance. A McKinsey study links racial and ethnic diversity to improved financial returns – as much as 35% above national industry medians. A Deloitte study showed that diverse companies had higher cash flow per employee. Yet, the connection between diversity, inclusion and performance can feel elusive.
Join us for a conversation to help lay a foundation for talking about, engaging in and working through D&I in your firm. In this session, we will explore questions like: What do we really mean when we say “diversity” or “inclusion”? How should we be talking about D&I in our firms? We will explore the implications of D&I within firms and across the accounting profession, and draw connections between statements of commitment to D&I, leadership intention, firm culture and organizational performance.
Learning Objectives
• Discuss the business case for diversity to better understand how it impacts organization performance
• Define, differentiate and clarify “D&I” terminology as a starting point for firms to express their commitment to and understanding of D&I, and talk about D&I work within the organization
• Explore the implications of diversity on organizations, groups and teams
Speaker Bio
Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA
Founder & Principle Consultant
| Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops to help clients move forward in their D&I journey. She is a story-teller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons and ‘aha’ moments that helped her understand the importance individuality, the value of curiosity and the courage it takes to “just” be yourself. Often described as “approachable” and “relatable” by her clients, she works with purpose and the intention of being engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees and customers. Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP) , a boutique consulting firm that offered a unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in both work and life. Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds and work led to the development of their unique approach to D&I, which she continues to use in her practice today. | |