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Ascent: Inclusion & Diversity
What Does Frances McDormand’s Acceptance Speech Have to Do With Events?
Tying the Oscar winner’s “two words” back to the business of events.
‘I Never Let Anybody Hold Me Back’
Karyn Steenkamp, vice president of design and construction at Caesars Entertainment, shares what it takes to strive for gender equality in the workplace.
Fast Forward 15’s Success
Now in the fourth year of its mission to develop the careers of females of the future, the mentoring programme, Fast Forward 15, is calling on women in the industry to apply for FF15 2018. The programme’s founder, Fay Sharpe, shares the success stories of mentees.
‘You Know, We Have a Problem Here.’
The Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference does just what it says on the label — promotes diversity in an industry that has long been underrepresented by women and minorities.
How Can We Create Workplaces and Events Where Diversity Thrives?
Dorri McWhorter, CEO of the Metropolitan YWCA of Chicago, was the inaugural Ascent Thought Leader at Convening Leaders 2018.
Sarah Fleming on Work-Life Balance
If Sarah Fleming’s company is any indication, flexible working hours is key to a happy workforce and a successful business.
Julia Bicher ‘Being in the Centre of the Action’
Congrex Switzerland CEO Julia Bicher hopes to model a healthy work-life balance and encourages other women to ‘strive for top-level careers in events.’
How — and Why — You Should Break out of Your Bubble
It’s now a given that diversity boosts organizational performance, says executive Dorri McWhorter. The big question now is how to create environments where diversity thrives.
#MeToo: Sexual Harassment in the Meetings Industry
Since the business-events industry is female-dominated, you might think sexual harassment isn’t an issue. But a Convene survey — plus interviews with some of the respondents — shows that’s not the case at all.
Lyn Lewis-Smith Is Playing the Long Game
For Business Events Sydney’s chief executive, the real benefit of conferences is always top of mind.
A Big Question for a Big Tech Show: Where Are the Women?
CES is coming under fire for a lack of female keynote speakers at the upcoming tech gathering in Las Vegas.
Why Your Meeting Needs a Harassment Policy
If recent high-profile incidents of sexual harassment haven’t convinced you, listen to our expert sources: Your meeting needs a harassment policy. This is what to include.