Becoming agents of change

Discover how to practically integrate diversity and inclusion as core organizational values. From cultural integration and practical strategies to empowering individuals and driving innovation.

• Embedding Diversity and Inclusion in Culture
  
  Achieving true diversity and inclusion starts with embedding these values into the organisation's culture and mindset, not just policies. Leaders must be active champions for equality, embodying the change they want to see and creating environments where every individual feels valued and included.
• Implementing Practical Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategies
  
  Integrating gender equality and inclusive practices into organizational processes requires strategic approaches that foster fairness and support. Key areas of focus include developing gender-responsive policies, ensuring equitable hiring and promotion, providing reasonable accommodations such as flexible work arrangements, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.
• Empowering Individuals as Agents of Change
  
  Empowering employees to act as advocates for gender equality and inclusion within their roles creates a ripple effect across the organisation. This includes training programmes, mentorship, and open discussions that allow employees to challenge biases, support each other, and lead by example. By empowering individuals, organisations build resilience and adaptability.
• Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion for Resilience and Innovation
  
  Diversity drives resilience and innovation by unlocking the unique strengths of diverse teams. Research shows that diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time, enhancing problem-solving, fostering adaptability, and boosting engagement. These outcomes contribute to sustained organizational success and cultural growth.
• Measuring and Sustaining Impact
  
  Organisations must go beyond initial efforts and establish measurable goals for diversity and inclusion to track progress and make necessary adjustments. This includes setting clear metrics,—such as employee retention, productivity, and well-being— monitoring impact, and regularly refining strategies to ensure a sustained commitment to an inclusive culture.

This Keynote highlights the importance of integrating gender equality, diversity, and inclusion to drive innovation, resilience, and growth. It focuses on creating equitable workplaces, empowering individuals, leveraging diverse teams, and setting measurable goals to ensure long-term organizational success.

This Keynote is designed for corporate leaders, HR professionals, diversity and inclusion officers, university students, and other staff who are committed to understanding and implementing gender equality and inclusive practices within their organisations.

Maud Ritz, from France, has extensive experience in the field of gender equality and women’s rights, having served as an advisor to the French Minister for Women’s Rights, the Managing Director of UN Women in France, and an advisor to the Deputy Mayor of Paris on care and family policies.

Education

Maud holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris and another Master’s Degree in Gender and Development from Université Paris Cité.

Experience

Maud is a Gender Specialist at the ITCILO. She has also been a gender expert for the EUROsociAL+ cooperation programme between Europe and Latin America. Before joining ITCILO, she headed the Economic Empowerment Department at UN Women in Bolivia. She is dedicated to promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion through her work and advocacy.

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