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DEI is the Future. I enjoyed participating in today's panel discussion during the 2024 National Urban League Conference, moderated by the renowned journalist and television host Ed Gordon of BET. During the session, I provided innovative approaches to ensure DEI remains a priority despite external pressures. We discussed fostering a genuinely inclusive culture through leadership commitment, open communication, and mentorship programs. Several of The ELC’s initiatives, such as the Corporate Board Navigator, Black Men in Leadership, and the Mid-Level Managers Symposium (MLMS), are excellent examples of preparing Black leaders for success in corporate America. Tracking diverse representation, conducting regular inclusion surveys, linking DEI objectives to performance metrics, and sharing impactful success stories are effective ways to measure DEI program success. Our ELC Member Survey and Index provide valuable insights into companies' current state of DEI: https://lnkd.in/eqQAF5iz I thank my fellow panelists, Dr. Homer L. Wilkes, Jennifer Hunter, Kristy Williams Fercho, and Henry Beecher Hicks III, for sharing their authentic insights through a very impactful conversation. Let’s continue to drive DEI forward, making it a core part of our organizational culture and practice. #DEI #ELC #NULCONF2024 #BlackExecutives