DEI is not an option, it's a must

Trisch Smith is the Global Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion officer of Edelman, the world’s leading global communications marketing agency. In her role, she oversees all diversity equity and inclusion, strategic planning, education, cultural development, external partnerships, and recruitment efforts to ensure Edelman's workforce reflects the increasingly diverse marketplace. She has been featured as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” and one of the “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” by Savoy Magazine.
In their conversation, Justin and Trisch discuss how her family and her faith have laid the foundation that she brings to the work she does in the workplace and in her community. She shares that one of her core values revolves around inclusion and belonging, which is key to doing the work of DEI. Justin and Trisch take a look at how to start the work of DEI, and how to create accountability strategies that inspire teams and individuals within an organization. To connect with Trischa, find her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisch-smith-9948777
Topics In This Episode

Bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to go

Adjusting strategies based on events of the past few years

Answering “What does DEI mean to our organization?”

The need for continued education of DEI trends, developments, and research

You must know where you are to know where you are going

The relationship between maintaining progress and accountability

Creating metrics for accountability and progress

Connect

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisch-smith-9948777

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trischlsmith/

Other Conversations We’ve Enjoyed

Intent Versus Impact

Creating an Environment of Transparency and Accountability

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Trisch Smith is the Global Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion officer of Edelman, the world’s leading global communications marketing agency. In her role, she oversees all diversity equity and inclusion, strategic planning, education, cultural development, external partnerships, and recruitment efforts to ensure Edelman's workforce reflects the increasingly diverse marketplace. She has been featured as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” and one of the “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” by Savoy Magazine.

In their conversation, Justin and Trisch discuss how her family and her faith have laid the foundation that she brings to the work she does in the workplace and in her community. She shares that one of her core values revolves around inclusion and belonging, which is key to doing the work of DEI. Justin and Trisch take a look at how to start the work of DEI, and how to create accountability strategies that inspire teams and individuals within an organization. To connect with Trischa, find her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisch-smith-9948777

Topics In This Episode
Bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to go
Adjusting strategies based on events of the past few years
Answering “What does DEI mean to our organization?”
The need for continued education of DEI trends, developments, and research
You must know where you are to know where you are going
The relationship between maintaining progress and accountability
Creating metrics for accountability and progress
Connect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisch-smith-9948777

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trischlsmith/

Other Conversations We’ve Enjoyed
Intent Versus Impact
Creating an Environment of Transparency and Accountability

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices