Fadjanie Cadet, MBA, SHRM-CP, ODCP

As societal pushback and political resistance to DEI grows, organizations are simultaneously facing cultural fractures, disengaged workforces and accelerating technological disruption. Ironically, at a time when connection, trust and human-centered leadership are most needed, the work of DEI Teams is being misunderstood, deprioritized and dismantled.

In this timely and thought-provoking session, Talent Executive and Organizational Development & DEI Leader, Fadjanie Cadet, will explore how DEI leaders can reposition their teams’ capabilities as business-critical – not just values-driven. She’ll demonstrate how DEI-aligned skills, strategies, and structures are essential for driving innovation, retaining talent, and building resilient, future-ready cultures. You will leave with actionable insights to reframe DEI work as a core lever of organizational effectiveness and long-term transformation.

Key takeaways include:

• Reframe DEI expertise: Understand how practitioners can rebrand “DEI” skills like change management, cultural intelligence, and inclusive leadership are essential for broader business strategy 
• Strategically leverage inclusion: Offer tangible insights for organizations seeking to leverage DEI professionals as key players in driving sustainable organizational change amidst disruption 
• Champion human-centered leadership: Reframe leadership practices to prioritize empathy, inclusion, and resilience  
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Change Management & Future of Work | Leadership & Talent Management | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | Psychological Safety | Workplace Culture & Innovation