Inclusion Summit 2017

In looking at the social, economic and business challenges facing us nationally and globally, there is no doubt that diversity is a pre-requisite to the success of our businesses. As the war for talent intensifies, our ability to attract and develop the best talent will continue to be critical. In addition, we know that when different people with different skills, backgrounds, and different perspectives collaborate, it enables new ideas and better problem-solving. As the business and social landscape becomes more complex and ambiguous, this will allow us to serve our clients more effectively. We are living in an increasingly VUCA world: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous – a scenario that makes it difficult to predict the future with any precision. We can be certain, however, about some of the underlying shifts that are taking place. Some of these shifts are developing slowly and can only be seen by looking at trend indicators over a sustained period. Others are happening with speed and are visible to the naked eye. Slow or fast, their combined impact on organizations will be profound.