INSPIRE 20 is a series of conversations with 20 industry executives from around the world who are creating lasting change, accelerating initiatives or have a unique point of view around inclusion and diversity (I&D) in their own industries, organizations or communities. Sponsored by Micro Focus, a multinational software and information technology business, headquartered in the UK, the podcast series is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility program, Micro Focus INSPIRE. The company is committed to helping address the lack of diversity in the technology industry, from the classroom to the boardroom. As has been shown, diverse teams make better decisions, are more creative at finding alternatives to problems, and are overall more likely to produce better outcomes.
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INSPIRE 20 is a series of conversations with 20 industry executives from around the world who are creating lasting change, accelerating initiatives or have a unique point of view around inclusion and diversity (I&D) in their own industries, organizations or communities. Sponsored by Micro Focus, a multinational software and information technology business, headquartered in the UK, the podcast series is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility program, Micro Focus INSPIRE. The company is committed to helping address the lack of diversity in the technology industry, from the classroom to the boardroom. As has been shown, diverse teams make better decisions, are more creative at finding alternatives to problems, and are overall more likely to produce better outcomes.
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November 8, 2021
EP20: Building an inclusive and diverse organization
The idea for the INSPIRE 20 podcast series stemmed from the desire of Micro Focus executives, their customers. partners, and other stakeholders to address the technology skills shortage—and attract more diverse talent into the industry. Sponsored by Micro Focus, INSPIRE 20 showcases executives around the world who are making a difference in terms of inclusion and diversity in their organizations, communities, and industries. In this final episode of the series, Sarah Atkinson, director of environmental, social, and governance at Micro Focus, talked about the podcast and looked back at some of the issues that guests have raised throughout the series.
April 7, 2021
EP19: Erik Day, SVP, Small Business & Co-founder of the Pride ERG, Dell Technologies
Being in an executive role at a large enterprise brings with it a high level of responsibility, according to Erik Day, who leads Dell Technologies' small business division in North America and Brazil.And as an executive, Day said he should use his voice for much more than just being a voice for the LGBTQ+ community. It should be used for being feminist and being an ally to his black and brown brothers and sisters.Day, who co-founded the Pride employee resource group (ERG) at Dell Technologies was recently named in the top 10 OUTstanding LGBT+ Executives Role Model List of 2020 by INvolve, a global network and consultancy championing diversity and inclusion in business.
March 5, 2021
EP18: Allia Mcleod, Head of brand relations and content development for Verizon Media Studios
An award-winning producer and self-described queer woman of color, Allia McLeod is continually striving to disrupt the status quo and advance the cultural conversation around diversity. Head of brand relations and content development for Verizon Media Studios in Canada, this past year, McLeod was named to the 2020 Top LGBT+ Outstanding Role Model Executives list. In the podcast, McLeod talks about her involvement in Verizon Media's employee resource groups (ERGs), including BOLD (Black Originators, Leaders and Doers) and Prism, the company's LGBT+ ERG. McLeod also offers advice on how companies can do more to tackle bias in the workplace.
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