DEI is under scrutiny as never before but the goal of DEI programs—to develop a true meritocracy where you recruit from the full labor pool and retain the best talent—is not going away. Luckily, the best way to control for legal risk is also the best way to attain that goal. Laura Maechtlen, chair of […]
How to Pursue Your DEI Goals Without Putting a Target on Your Back Read More »
In this first installment of our new series of “mini webinars,” we discuss how to serve on law firm management committees with Stacey Rappaport, Litigation Partner and Former Member of the Global Executive Committee at Milbank LLP. We’ll discuss the process of getting elected to your firm’s management committee, strategic advice on how to successfully build your profile
MINI: Management Committees (18 min) Read More »
Women and others from historically marginalized communities climbing the ladder of success often still find themselves in the distinct minority in teams, on committees, and on boards. Although women generally expect a more positive experience as one of two in a group rather than solo, theory and research suggest being part of a duo may
Diverse Teams: Women, Group Representation and Perception Read More »
What if public speaking and pitching felt good? As rising leaders, we can practice strategies for using our voice and posture to signal power and get ahead. If we don’t connect our skill building to our anti-bias values, however, we’re perpetuating a world we don’t want to live in by keeping our voices low and
How to Use Your Voice to Get What You Want Read More »
If an organization is struggling with DEIB, it’s likely because subtle (and not-so-subtle) forms of bias are being transmitted through business systems like hiring, performance evaluations, and access to opportunities. This webinar will explore how a suite of companies implemented evidence-based Bias Interrupters into their business systems and saw major improvements in a short time
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Evidence-Based Strategies to Eliminate Bias Read More »
Collective intelligence—the synergy within a group—has twice the impact of team performance as individual team members’ intelligence. Learning how to lead effective teams to make sure everyone’s skill sets are tapped in real time is essential. In this webinar, Professor Joan C. Williams will translate a wide range to research into actionable to-do’s to help
Leading Effective Teams Read More »
If we want to avoid burning out, opting out, and continuing to battle with mental health struggles like anxiety, chronic fatigue, and depression, we need to start setting true boundaries at work and at home so that we can cultivate our curiosities and interests and remember who we are apart from our jobs and separate
The Antidote to Burnout Read More »
The era of toiling nine-to-five, five-days-a-week in the office is being replaced by a better way — flexible work. But flexibility means a lot more than a day or two a week to “work from home” — 93% of employees want more flexibility in when, not just where, they work. They want more choice, and
How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Their Best Read More »
In order to develop strategies for improving the diversity, equity, and inclusion space, establishing understanding of an org’s current state is essential. This can include investing time and forethought into reviewing how a talent management system operates, the ways in which people experience the system, and how the outcomes it produces drives the development of
Reimagining Talent Systems – Using an Evidence-Based Model to Effect Change Read More »
Just like companies have boards made up of diverse, experienced advisors offering guidance, individuals can utilize the same concept to help them grow both personally and professionally.
Squad Goals: Assembling Your Personal Board of Directors Read More »
