James Norman, Pilotly How is it that some organizations seem to "get it"; while others miss the mark? The answer: The best companies nurture diversity in thought - something James understood deeply when building mass market solutions. With a unique experience as a minority in tech, and an entrepreneur, James realized early on that an organization is only as diverse as its members. His inspiring presentation delivers practical ideas when it comes to building a diverse and capable team. You'll learn how about: Building a culture that celebrates fresh thinking and embraces new ideas Specific techniques to hold an effective forum for diverse ideas What a diverse team looks like in 2019 Best practices for team building with remote employees

1. James H Norman
Co-Founder / CEO, Pilotly
Intentional Diversity
Creates Thought Leadership

2. Transparent Collective
Connecting underrepresented founders with growth resources
Sponsored by

4. Today’s Tech Work Environment
LEGEND White Asian Other Black Latinx
55% 41%
41%
3.6% 8.8%

5. Innovating
Ain’t
Easy

6. Similar World Views
Don’t Build As Effectively
Entrenched ways of thinking can be blinding
Human nature is seek validation which can often
be an opposition to innovation

7. America’s Greatest Asset is its Diversity

8. On the Ladder to Success
In Tech
Build + Employ Inclusively

9. You Are No Longer
Your Market
Consumer empathy is more important than ever
Diverse thought leadership helps optimize
human touch points - UX, service and more

10. You Are No Longer
Your Market
Consumer empathy is more important than ever
Diverse thought leadership helps optimize
human touch points - UX, service and more

13. +19%
Higher Revenue
Diverse Management

14. # of Typical Tech Employees
Difficulty in Hiring
Inclusively
Inclusive Environments Take Concerted Efforts

15. There Must Be Strategy
To See True Progress
61%
53.4%
30%
36.3%
2% 2.5%3% 3.6%4% 4.2%
Diversity Shift
2014 to 2018
white asian multi latinx black

16. At The Highest Rate
In 2017
Black Employees Left

17. Step Up
And Retain

18. Retention
Requires Attention
At Every Level
C-Level
Product
+
Sales
Support Ops

19. The Whole Org
Must Be Champions

20. Developer Teams
Will Need to Evolve
C-Level
Product
+
Sales
Support Ops

21. Sorry to Say
Gilfoil Sucks
Intentionally combative to prove intelligence
Thinks passive aggressiveness is witty
Believes skill affords him room for social error

22. Next Steps
To Being All In
Together Now

23. Every 12 Months Reality Check
How’s Hiring + Retention

24. Be a Part of a
Inclusion Strategy
Allow for varying work rhythms
Avoid redefining merit, promote career progress
Use communication techniques to get more
from your team and go beyond groupthink
Create professional learning opportunities
Promote work life balance

25. Thanks
For Your Time @PilotlyInsights + @Motownini
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