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Five Curve Balls Thrown During DEI Trainings (and How to Respond)

Five Curve Balls Thrown During DEI Trainings (and How to Respond)

by Deanna Shoss | Apr 5, 2022 | News and Events

“I don’t see color.” “Isn’t this an HR issue?” These are among any number of misunderstandings and challenges that may come up during Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) trainings. First, it’s good to remember the 70-20-10 rule from the Center for...
From Black History Month to Women’s History Month

From Black History Month to Women’s History Month

by Deanna Shoss | Feb 28, 2022 | News and Events

Honoring Two Black Women Who Changed the Course of History Heritage Month celebrations are important. They provide a solid platform to celebrate and educate others on various groups’ histories and contributions to our collective United States History. During Black...
Martin Luther King Day: A Commemoration and a Call to Action

Martin Luther King Day: A Commemoration and a Call to Action

by Deanna Shoss | Jan 17, 2022 | News and Events

How wonderful it is to start the year with a day that is so hopeful. As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the man and his legacy, we also acknowledge the inherent call to action. Celebrating how he stood up and led the charge for change calls us to evaluate our...
Happy Holidays! (And here’s why I say that.)

Happy Holidays! (And here’s why I say that.)

by Deanna Shoss | Dec 20, 2021 | News and Events

Happy Holiday! Why do I use the Happy Holidays greeting? First and foremost, because it’s a wonderful time of year to send good cheer. And I don’t know what you celebrate. Out of respect for you and not wanting to make assumptions (which we know is a wonderful tenet...
This Week! Lecturing about DEI, Social Inequality, at JAMK in Finland

This Week! Lecturing about DEI, Social Inequality, at JAMK in Finland

by Deanna Shoss | Nov 11, 2021 | News and Events

Elmer Dixon returns to JAMK and Jyväskylä this week for his annual visiting lecture program. Elmer is president of Executive Diversity Services in Seattle, Washington. Elmer and his team of diversity specialists work with a wide range of international clients,...
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Unpacking the Controversy: Critical Race Theory and the Role of Christopher F. Rufo

Unpacking the Controversy: Critical Race Theory and the Role of Christopher F. Rufo

If you’ve been online in the last few years chances are you’ve heard the term Critical Race Theory (CRT). Conservative pundits have claimed that it is “the source of cultural conflict in America”, a “tool used to divide and demoralize our society” and “anti-American”...

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5 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

5 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

Diversity in the workplace encompasses a wide range of characteristics and experiences that include; Race, ethnicity, gender, body size, age, sexual orientation, disability, education, and immigration status, etc. Ensuring workplaces are diverse is important for a...

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School Choice: Is it Creating Greater Educational Inequities?

School Choice: Is it Creating Greater Educational Inequities?

As the Democratic National Convention concluded in August, the complete turnover the party has undergone following President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election cannot be understated. While the new nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, has garnered the...

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Elmer Dixon, Wilhelmina Parker-Bentum, Santalynda Marrero

Diversity and inclusion are not just ethical imperatives—they are strategic business advantages.

Diverse teams enhance innovation and creativity, leading to higher revenues from innovation. Companies with inclusive cultures are more likely to experience higher employee satisfaction and better retention rates. Moreover, diverse leadership teams are associated with increased profitability. Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment enables organizations to tap into a wide array of perspectives, driving creative solutions and strengthening the bottom line. ​ Let us help.

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The trainers of EDS are consistently strong, sensitive, and fun to work with. I have worked with a variety of trainers and take recommending them seriously. EDS is one of only two companies I would recommend to others when it comes to any issues related to diversity. 

Jan Levy

Executive Director, Leadership Tomorrow

Appreciation of diversity gives shape to each aspect of the work done by the MacArthur Foundation. The assistance provided by Executive Diversity Services has been important in ensuring that perspectives held by people from different backgrounds and cultures are brought to bear in the decisions we make, from choices about day-to-day business relationships to major grantmaking initiatives.
William E. Lowry, Jr.

Vice President Human Resources and Administration, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Executive Diversity Services’ training is both practical and effective. They have helped us develop curriculum that is relevant internationally and revised it as necessary to be effective in different regions. They have also helped us train internal facilitators so that resources are available throughout our seven global regions. Our organization, our managers, and our employees have all benefited from the partnership with EDS. Employees indicate that they have been able to apply information and tools immediately in their work as well as in other parts of their lives. 

Magda Nowak

Director Organizational Capability, PepsiCo International

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