LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program Webinar

27 Apr 2024 (8 months ago)

Stanford LGBTQ+ Executive Leadership Program

The Stanford LGBTQ+ Executive Leadership Program is the first and longest-running program designed for LGBTQ+ individuals.
The program aims to empower LGBTQ+ leaders, provide tools for leading for inclusion, and build a global network of LGBTQ+ leaders.
The 2024 program will take place in the last week of July at Stanford Graduate School of Education and Business campus and includes various sessions taught by top scholars.
New offerings for this year include sessions on design thinking, a talk on organizational frictions, and sessions on personality and negotiations.
The program also includes optional morning fitness activities, an alumni reception, and a guest speaker.

Despite progress in LGBTQ+ rights and visibility, there are counterveiling pressures and reactionary attacks on LGBTQ+ identities, values, and protections.
LGBTQ+ individuals face challenges such as the lack of federal protections, ongoing state-level attacks on transgender people, and negative impacts on LGBTQ+ workers.
Corporations and business leaders are grappling with their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Collaboration between corporations and LGBTQ+ organizations is essential for effective messaging and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Corporations should be steadfast in their commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and support, even during times of attacks or backlash.
Target faced backlash for its public support of the LGBTQ+ community, leading to safety concerns for employees and customers.
Other companies like Northface and Walmart had similar communications but did not receive as much attention.

Diverse suppliers bring innovation, creativity, and unique perspectives to businesses, leading to better financial performance and customer satisfaction.
Business leaders should trust their employees' expertise, embrace bold ideas, and create welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Networking with diverse individuals on the Stanford campus provided valuable insights and strengthened bonds, highlighting the importance of inclusive workplaces.

The Stanford LEAD program provided participants with an opportunity to connect with LGBTQ+ business leaders and professionals, gain insights into diverse leadership styles, and develop a supportive network.
The program emphasized embracing individuality in leadership while leveraging the collective strengths of the LGBTQ+ community.
Participants appreciated the intellectual frameworks and concepts introduced in the program, which they could apply in their own leadership journeys.
The program recognized the importance of including transgender and gender non-conforming leaders and enriching the dialogue around gender identity.

Incorporate data from the US Trans Survey and ensure ongoing discussions on gender identity.
Encourage employers to have representatives attend events, meetings, and webinars to learn about the trans community and become better allies.

The increasing number of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ bills indicates that the movement is making progress and is seen as a threat.
Workplaces are becoming more inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ people, allowing them to bring their full selves to work.
Corporations are partnering with LGBTQ+ leaders to learn and improve their inclusivity efforts.
Younger generations are able to be more authentic and express themselves with identities and vocabulary that match who they are.
The LGBTQ+ community believes in its own evolution and extends that belief to others, allowing for growth and change.