Boardroom Dialogue LTG233
Practical L&D Activities to Support Your Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
Date Friday, Nov 29 Time – Room Köpenick I
The aim of this session is to share examples and engage into discussions on how L&D can contribute to every organisation's D&I strategy. No matter how large or small your budget, we will provide our case and some ideas of small and large-scale, data-driven initiatives that are aligned with company strategy. Let us all take away something to implement today - as well as develop our activities in line with a long term strategy!
Geert Wernaart
Learning & Development Advisor, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, The Netherlands
Geert Wernaart is a senior L&D advisor who has been with Dutch law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek for two and a half years. Amongst other L&D topics, he has been focusing on Diversity & Inclusion from his first day at the firm. With a background in educational sciences and HRM, Geert applies his experience in the field of corporate L&D to high-impact learning programmes for both lawyers and non-legal professionals within the firm.
Geert strongly believes in creating a culture where people can perform at their best simply by being themselves. Culture change does not simply come from setting diversity targets and hiring people from different backgrounds. Of course this helps, but building an inclusive culture requires a change in mindset and behaviour, where L&D plays a crucial role.
Links
https://www.debrauw.com/de-brauw/contac…
Laurence van Tuijl
Sr. Learning & Development Advisor, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, The Netherlands
Laurence van Tuijl has been with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek for almost four years. In her role as Senior Learning and Development Advisor, she focuses on different Diversity & Inclusion topics and Learning and Devlopment programmes.
An important question for me is how to create awareness, behaviour change and an inclusive culture in the biggest law firm in the Netherlands? My aim is to create an environment where all employees feel empowered, where we have balanced leadership and where we build a sustainable and succesfull organisation together.
Laurence started her career as Junior Consultant and Teacher at the Utrecht University of Applied sciences. Award. In 2015 she won the HR Talent of the Year. Laurence seeks to connect with other professionals both in and outside her own area of expertise. Previously she has been chairwoman of the HR Talent of the Year event, the HR Solution Event and the HR Top 100.