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Advancing a Diversity and Inclusion Initiative: How American Greetings is Transforming Compliance into Cultural Integration
The live presentation took place on March 31, 2011.

Presenters:
  • Renita Jefferson, Director of Leadership Development and Diversity & Inclusion, American Greetings

  • Greg Morris, Senior Consultant, Global Novations


Five years ago, American Greetings took the first step on its diversity and inclusion journey. They knew that a key to the program's success would be to build a business case for it, but when the project rolled out as more of a compliance and diversity training course, they recognized the need for an expanded vision, a stronger business case, and better integration with senior management.

Partnering with Global Novations, American Greetings kicked off the second phase of their journey with a larger vision and a refined charter to integrate inclusive practices throughout the organization. Today, they've made great strides in creating a sustainable culture where people at all levels feel respected and engaged.

This Webinar covered:

  • How American Greetings transformed a diversity project into a company-wide integrated inclusion initiative

  • The evolution from a compliance and training process into an overarching performance management strategy

  • Best practices for establishing a diversity and inclusion vision and connecting it to all employees and to the organization's strategy goals


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