Together, we will take a deep dive - grounded in research on culture and human behaviour - into the ways bias shapes our perspectives and interactions, uncovering both subtle and overt patterns. This highly interactive session invites participants to reflect, share, and engage in meaningful dialogue while building practical strategies for greater cultural awareness and understanding.
As the Founder of TalentED Consultancy, Dr. Poornima provides effective DEI thought-leadership from a global perspective, workshops, and consultancy services for organisations who are determined to nurture inclusive workplaces. Her efforts in DEI focus on three main areas: (1) Expanding the dimensions of diversity with a focus on intersectionality, (2) empowering individuals to be active allies of inclusion, and (3) enabling inclusive leadership. Dr. Poornima brings a unique mix of expertise and practical know-how by combining her deep academic knowledge with real-world experience to equip companies with the right tools, knowledge, and strategies. By seamlessly connecting theory with action, she empowers organizations to make a genuine impact, creating welcoming environments where diversity flourishes and everyone feels respected and included. She has worked with well-known organisations across various industries and geographical contexts including Lego, SAP, Carlsberg, Novo Nordisk, Reckitt, KPMG, FedEx, Deloitte, McCormick, Ørsted, L’Oreal, Amazon Web Services, Danske Bank, Medicines sans Frontiers (Doctors without Borders) amongst many others.
