Diya Khanna

In a fast-paced global economy, diversity and inclusion are more than ethical standards – they’re competitive advantages for organizations pursuing top-tier talent. Yet, many leaders remain unsure of how to fully embrace and implement inclusive leadership practices. Bringing this key skill into sharp focus is Diya Khanna, founder of the DEI consultancy Global IDEA. Emphasizing the critical need for not only teaching inclusion best practices but also hiring leaders using these principles, Khanna proposes that leadership redefinition, innovative hiring procedures and effective developmental programs are the triad of change needed to reshape the current leadership landscape. Compelling and confident, Khanna presents practical tools and transformative frameworks that instill inclusive leadership skills, drive business success and ensure lasting organizational growth. By demonstrating the substantial influence of inclusive leadership on decision-making and its ripple effect throughout an organization, Khanna invites leaders and teams to pioneer a culture of true belonging and mutual respect.

Everyone can benefit from new communication techniques rooted in listening, mindfulness and empathy. Diversity, equity and inclusion expert Diya Khanna leverages her background in journalism and education to reveal what it takes to work with people from different backgrounds. Paying close attention to cultural nuances compounded by language, socioeconomic background and more, Khanna clearly illustrates the role that cultural values play in what is and what is not accepted in the workplace. Highly engaging, Khanna and participants examine eight types of biases and examples of microaggressions, as well positive models of inclusive meeting norms. All of this is presented in an interactive presentation which introduces peer-to-peer learning using Khanna’s “Awareness, Accountability, Action” framework.

As organizations navigate the new world of hybrid work, leaders have noticed that virtual engagement requires a different set of skills to effectively connect with their employees. Helping teams maintain respectful, productive relationships, no matter the distance, is Diya Khanna, founder of DEI consultancy Global IDEA and a leading authority on inclusion, diversity and equity in action. A global citizen who has partnered with companies in Canada, Japan, Singapore, Germany and the U.S., Khanna’s recommendations ensure coworkers and leaders can engage respectfully, assume good intent, take responsibility for any missteps and learn from them, whether the environment is virtual or in the office. These practices, Khanna says, can make a significant difference in nurturing a diverse and inclusive hybrid workspace that improves the company bottom line.