CfID Conferences

Making Diversity Interventions Count: 2nd Annual Conference

Thursday 21st June 2012
Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford

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About the Conference

Conference Overview

With contributions from a wide range of eminent national and international speakers, this popular conference will feature the latest research and development and the synthesis and application of knowledge. The conference aims to explore the varying interventions aimed at advancing equality, with the objective of informing the development of good practice in the effective use of diversity interventions in organisations. 

The conference also provides a platform for the Barbara Burford annual memorial lecture.

Participative, challenging and thought provoking - this Conference is designed to provide an international, inter- and intra- disciplinary platform for exchange of ideas in the field of equality, diversity and inclusion in the world of work and service delivery.

Who is the Conference for?

Chief Executives, HR/Workforce Directors, Researchers, Equality and Diversity Leads and Practitioners, Public, Private, Voluntary and Community Sector organisations.

Conference Themes

• Theme 1: Preserving diversity good practice in tough times
• Theme 2: Achieving diversity excellence in organisational performance and service delivery
• Theme 3: Inclusive leadership and governance
• Theme 4: Advancing diversity for the greater good
• Theme 5: Practising diversity: stories from the frontline

Conference Outcomes

Delegates will have the opportunity to:

•  Debate the policy context of diversity interventions in employment and service delivery in the public, private, voluntary and community sectors
• Develop a deeper understanding of the drivers, critical success factors and obstacles to effective application of diversity interventions across the whole employment cycle
• Hear the latest research on the interpretation and experience of diversity interventions nationally and internationallyNetwork and exchange learning and experiences with others who are committed to making diversity count
• Reflect on how they can drive improvements within their own workplace