For several years now, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs have been trending across every major industry on a global scale. Join us as we discuss why DEI is a growth strategy, not a policy. Learn how AEC and CRE firms incorporate DEI into their annual growth plans to yield significant returns.

As the commercial real estate, design, and construction companies navigate the uncertainties of today: supply chain, talent shortages, rising costs, and a host of other resource strains, growth-minded Principals are focused on the long game. In this bottom-line focused discussion, Donya Edler, Executive Vice President, Smartegies, will discuss how DEI drives financial performance through:

• Improved innovation
• Increased teamwork & productivity
• Greater access to talent & improved retention
• Better access to clients/buyers
• Enhanced reputation

In this 30-minute discussion, the audience will hear about:

• A synthesis of research studies that show the relationship between the promotion of diversity and various business
outcomes.
• Diversity in your recruiting and retention strategy
• DEI Strategies vs. Policies – understanding the difference
• How to make DEI a strategic competitive advantage