Building Belonging for Sustainable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Intersection Podcast

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits with Cedrick Gipson, Evening MBA alum and managing sales director at Microsoft, and Tonya Parker, director of inclusive excellence at the Scheller College of Business, to discuss strategies for increasing belonging in the workplace.

Cedrick shares stories of how Microsoft has embraced diversity among its employees, from fostering an inclusive environment to implementing targeted initiatives. Tonya discusses how Georgia Tech actively creates a space where everyone feels they belong, regardless of their background. Her insights shed light on sustaining efforts over time, emphasizing continuous learning, accountability, and intentional actions.

Tune in to hear their perspectives on how organizations can integrate these principles into their core values and foster a sense of belonging to create lasting change and drive meaningful impact in their workplaces.

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