Michelle Buck is Clinical Professor of Leadership at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She previously served as the School's first Director of Leadership Initiatives from 2006 to 2013, designing and coordinating opportunities for personal leadership development to complement the School's academic curriculum. She has also served as 1) academic director of numerous Kellogg executive programs, including partnership programs with Fundacao dom Cabral in Brazil, and numerous customized, company-specific programs; and 2) as adjunct professor teaching leadership in Northwestern's School of Communication.
To kick off the event, we will address the importance of inclusive cultures that support opportunities for all. We will explore how a company’s values are reflected in their actions. Our discussion will include the significance of DEI to multiple stakeholders – investors, employees, CEOs, and the impact upon various groups. We will also look at how leaders’ interpersonal communication can contribute to the desired culture that enables employees to thrive.