Simone Morris

In today's era of the Great Resignation, companies face the challenge of retaining their top talent. Recognizing this, it is crucial for talent teams and managers to proactively address career advancement and support their employees' growth within the organization.

In an engaging and interactive professional development keynote, Simone E. Morris provides a motivational and inspiring session encouraging teams to take ownership of their careers. With a focus on practical strategies, Simone empowers employees to remain invested in their professional growth while partnering with the organization for exceptional results. The key objectives of Simone's session are as follows:

Explore career positioning: Simone guides participants in understanding and embracing two essential career roles. By recognizing these roles, employees can effectively gain clarity on navigating career conversations and goal setting in performance reviews. Learn the importance of partnering with sponsors and key stakeholders: Simone emphasizes the significance of building strong relationships with sponsors and key stakeholders within the organization. By fostering these connections, employees can enhance their opportunities for career advancement and receive valuable guidance and support. Uncover tools for supporting performance reviews and career conversations: Simone equips employees with practical tools and strategies to leverage during performance reviews and career conversations. These tools enable individuals to communicate their aspirations, accomplishments, and development needs effectively, fostering meaningful and productive discussions. By addressing these key objectives, Simone's session provides actionable insights and guidance to help employees and organizations forge a mutually beneficial partnership in career advancement. Her engaging approach empowers participants to proactively shape their professional trajectories and maximize their potential within the organization.

In response to the increasing demand for clarity and transparency, organizations are being called upon to address the needs and experiences of people of color explicitly. Employees are seeking clear and inclusive communication that acknowledges and includes them. Organizations must demonstrate more transparent actions and commitment to diversity and inclusion to meet these expectations.

In this enlightening session, Simone E. Morris provides valuable insights and strategies for organizations to create transparent and inclusive environments. Recognizing the importance of representation and sponsorship, Simone addresses what organizations must do to ensure employees feel heard.

The key objectives of Simone's session are as follows:

• Learn strategies to increase diverse representation at higher levels: Simone shares practical strategies to drive diversity and inclusion efforts, specifically focusing on improving the representation of underrepresented groups at higher levels within the organization.

• Attendees will gain valuable insights to promote diverse talent and actively create pathways for career advancement.

• Gain five strategies to show up authentically when leading diverse teams: Leading diverse teams requires a thoughtful and authentic approach. Simone equips leaders with five proven methods to navigate and excel in this complex landscape. Participants will learn to communicate effectively, foster inclusion, and leverage diverse perspectives to drive team success.

In today's workplace, comprehension and implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging concepts have become more crucial. While some organizations receive awards for their successes in these areas through surveys like Working Mother, Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the Corporate Equality Index, many still need help navigating these issues without feeling like they're walking a tightrope.

In this enlightening session, Simone E. Morris sheds light on the path to authentic inclusion by presenting eight best practices for inclusive leadership. Through practical insights and real-world examples, Simone equips participants with actionable strategies to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

The key objectives of Simone's session are as follows:

• Gain 8 Best Practices for inclusive leadership: Simone shares eight proven practices that leaders can implement to cultivate inclusivity within their teams and organizations. These practices encompass communication, decision-making, and creating a sense of belonging.
• Discover three things that get in the way of fostering inclusion and how to address those roadblocks: Simone identifies common obstacles hindering inclusion efforts' progress.
• Attendees will learn practical strategies to overcome these roadblocks and create a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Learn secrets for creating more inclusive teams: Simone unveils the secrets to building teams that embrace diversity, foster belonging, and leverage each member's unique strengths. Participants will gain insights into creating a collaborative, inclusive team environment that drives innovation and success.

By addressing these key objectives, Simone's session provides practical guidance and actionable strategies to prioritize diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Her expertise and engaging style empower leaders to take concrete steps toward creating a more diverse and inclusive organizational culture.