In this video, Ki Thompson, Head of Executive D&I Engagement at Microsoft, and William Gadison, Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager at Air Products, discuss the importance of being inclusive of colleagues from different parts of the world. Thompson and Gadison previously worked together in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with employees of more than 100 nationalities at Sadara Chemical Company, a $20 billion joint venture between Saudi Aramco and the Dow Chemical Company.
As diversity leaders at large, multinational companies, Thompson and Gadison bring with them the experience of working abroad and managing a global workforce. They also have the ability to draw upon those previous experiences and apply their learnings and empathy, and they share those firsthand accounts with you.
Key Takeaways:
- Being intentional in respecting different cultures
- Recognizing individual experiences rather than one-size-fits-all solutions
- Considering different norms, time zones, traditions, languages, and expectations
- Ensuring team members feel included and free to bring their whole selves to work
