How PepsiCo is making headway with DEI initiatives

Heineken CEO on keys to fostering inclusion | 5 powerful strategies to overcome leadership fears | Don't let these excuses derail employee upskilling Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 18, 2023 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] A Leader's Edge [] [Heineken CEO on keys to fostering inclusion]( Transparency, reverse mentorship and listening are key to inclusion, according to Heineken CEO Maggie Timoney, who shared her assessment of Heineken USA's Behind the Label "Fostering Belonging & Inclusion in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry" report. "As an industry that sells to various genders, races and ethnicities, we must reflect our consumers in our makeup," said Timoney. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (1/17) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [5 powerful strategies to overcome leadership fears]( [5 powerful strategies to overcome leadership fears]( (Pixabay) Naming the fear and anxiety you feel when challenges arise, talking with others to get a different perspective and creating a ritual to shake it off can help you move forward and gain more confidence, writes Terri Klass. "Looking at fear through a different and creative lens can help leaders see a new way of moving out of their paralysis," Klass writes. Full Story: [Terri Klass Consulting]( (1/15) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Don't let these excuses derail employee upskilling]( Companies can overcome budget and time excuses for upskilling workers by seeking training opportunities on the job through mentoring and job shadowing and by reinforcing that learning with coaching and feedback, Julie Winkle Giulioni writes. "These are all ways to build greater connection and a culture of learning within your team that are easy on the budget and once established require little time investment on the part of leaders," Winkle Giulioni writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (1/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [6 ways to take in feedback, even when it seems harsh]( Make it easier to take in feedback that can feel hurtful by shoring up your own feelings of worth and safety in the workplace and looking for the kernel of truth lurking within even the harshest comment, writes Brittney Maxfield. "When you're ready and it's appropriate, engage with the person who shared the feedback and acknowledge what you heard, what you accept, and what you'll commit to do," Maxfield writes. Full Story: [Crucial Learning]( (1/11) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [Target makes strides on diversity and inclusion]( Target has made notable advances in diversity and inclusion in recent years, and Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell shared at NRF 2023: Retail's Big Show that women now hold one-third of the company's board seats, along with half the positions on its leadership and store leadership teams. Cornell led a panel of four female Target executives who talked about the moves both subtle and bold that the retailer has been making to create a more inclusive culture. Full Story: [Retail TouchPoints]( (1/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How PepsiCo is making headway with DEI initiatives]( PepsiCo is progressing toward its diversity, equity and inclusion goals by improving representation from women and people of color in its leadership ranks, said Tina Bigalke, global chief diversity officer. The company also prioritizes inclusiveness training to create a more welcoming culture, Bigalke said. Full Story: [Human Resources Director]( (1/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Report: 8 companies honored for sustainable DEI programs]( Eight companies -- including Walmart, EY, PwC UK and Schneider Electric -- are being heralded for creating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have been proven to be successful and scalable, according to the 2023 DEI Lighthouses report. The different programs are designed to boost the number of underrepresented groups in leadership, improve education for their workforce and increase pay equity. Full Story: [World Economic Forum]( (1/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [What to include in DEI budget proposals]( Don't be afraid to ask corporate leadership for increases in diversity, equity and inclusion budgets, but be sure to specify how money would be spent and emphasize the importance of long-term company needs, say DEI leaders, who expect DEI budgets to go up over the next several years. Invest in data tools, employee resource groups, DEI-related events and a local organization that supports minorities, they suggest. 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