Events

More and more organizations are realising that the real protagonists in their journey of #inclusion are the #peoplemanagers. Employees experience organisations through their managers and hence building #awareness #newhabits around #inclusivebehaviours and #inclusivelanguage have been an area of focus for many organisations in 2024 and will continue to be so in 2025.

We concluded a session with the people managers of a leading real estate company in Bangalore yesterday. From reflective activities, to challenging probing questions, to AI based role plays to art for expression, it was a meaningful day. Being able to #makeadifference by addressing practical questions like, where do we get the right diverse talent pool? How do we set role expectations right? How do we break through cultural nuances? Candid discussions on so many assumptions and stereotypes created a for a very safe and open environment.

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I have been conducting #leadership sessions and journeys for women for over 11 years now. From batches at FMCG companies, to healthcare, GCCs, financial sector, manufacturing and infrastructure setups, automotive, just about every sector. Every batch and every individual participant is special and unique. Their journey, how they view success, their challenges, their approach.

Over the years, I have also seen a significant shift in the mindset of participants, irrespective of industry. They are more aware about what they want, more vocal, more confident. However, sadly I do not see the same shift, or lets say shift at the same pace in their Managers and Leaders, who still continue to operate from a place of #assumptions and #biases. Often, they have trouble dealing with strong women with clarity of thought and no hesitation to speak up, labelling them as aggressive or too forward.

The second challenge I have seen is capability of HR teams on ground to handle tough conversations to drive a #cultureofinclusion and handle#microaggressions. So if we truly want the move to move on women inclusion across functions and levels, we need to take a holistic approach, and complement #womenLeadershipJourneys with #Managerialdevelopment and #DEIcapabilitybuilding for HR teams.

The smiles on faces of participants at an infrastructure client speaks volumes when inclusion initiatives are driven holistically!

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We look forward to seeing you there! An amazing agenda with very meaningful conversations with some amazing speakers planned for the day!
Sonica Aron (She/Her/Hers) Gain Skills Business Media Pvt Ltd. Kunal S. Alok Kohli Bhaskar Batri Ishu Chaudhary

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Our Workplaces have evolved significantly and today we are working more and more with a #multiculturalworkforce. Team members are from different nationalities, cultures, ethnicities and these intersect with other dimensions of #diversity like #gender #generation #sexualorientation #disability and so many others. We are delighted that organisations have started taking cognizance of #ethnicdiversity and #inclusion. We recently concluded two session for leadership teams of a leading global FMCG company at their Singapore and Dubai offices. Great participation, unique perspectives, candid shares and reflections.

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It was an honor to be invited to address the Global Leadership of a leading Aviation company on building #Inclusiveculture at the workplace at Udaipur. It was an awesome audience at an equally exquisite location, Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur. It was intriguing how discussions ranged from what inclusion meant in Turkey, to US to Indonesia to India; from the role of #globaldiversitycouncil to Country leadership, the kind of dashboards and metrics to track. Meaningful conversations lead to real change!

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We just wrapped up the last two with our 9th cohort of the #SHRBP #certification program, in partnership with FICCI Quality Forum. The sessions were filled with rich discussions, active participant engagement, and invaluable insights from our guest speakers, Rohit Shenoy from DXC Technology and Bhavna Batra (She/Her) from S&P Global.

Participants dove deep into real-world case studies, explored strategic HR challenges, and learned practical solutions that they can directly apply to their organizations. The level of interaction and peer learning was outstanding, as everyone contributed their perspectives, making it a highly collaborative environment.

As we now approach the close of the certification, we cannot highlight enough the importance of strengthening HR capability for sustainable success in the coming years. Do get in touch with us to know more.

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Successful knowledge transfer involves neither computers nor documents but rather interactions between people. — Thomas Davenport

We at Marching Sheep believe in enabling our client organisations to drive the

#DEI agenda systemically and sustainably. Enabling HR teams to handle tough conversations with business, understand how DEI impacts their business in particular in terms of productivity and profitability, enable inclusive practices along the employee life cycle requires in depth conversations. We recently conducted a comprehensive TTT for the HR team for one of our clients. This initiative was a part of a long term #DEIstrategy and #culturetransformation that we are driving.

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Magic happens when different people come together. We saw this happen in spirit in our

#Leadership Re-engineering and alignment workshop at a leading Consumer durable organisation.

The highlight of the session was our experiential activities, designed to deepen understanding and foster inclusion. From thought-provoking discussions to fun challenges, everyone was on their toes, asking the right questions and sharing amazing insights. This hands-on approach helped leaders recognize and challenge their own biases while developing effective inclusion strategies.

Want to join the fun next time? Reach out to us at info@marchingsheep.com for more information!

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Take Your HR Career to New Heights!

This Friday, FICCI Quality Forum and MarchingSheep started their 9th hashtag#strategic hashtag#HRBP hashtag#certification with 22 participants from 10 different companies. This is a clear sign that organizations across industries and life stages are recognizing the criticality of building hashtag#HRcapability to deal with evolving hashtag#businessmodels hashtag#employeeexpectations hashtag#technology advancements hashtag#industrytrends.

Gratitude to Vidyashree Rai from Puretech Digital for addressing the participants in this session and sharing her experiences and insights.

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Take Your HR Career to New Heights!

The 9th batch of the Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) Certification program by MarchingSheep in partnership with India’s Leading Industry Body FICCI Quality Forum is here, and it’s your opportunity to transform your role as an HR professional and drive real impact.

This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with:

Strategic Alignment: Master the art of aligning HR strategies with overall business objectives.

AI & HR Tech: Learn how to leverage AI and cutting-edge HR technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.

Leadership Influence: Hone your skills to influence leadership decisions and drive change.

Drive Data-Driven Decision Making: Master the use of HR analytics to make informed, impactful decisions.

Cultural Transformation: Understand how to foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Don’t miss this chance to advance your career and make a lasting difference in your organization.

Starts 13th September 2024

Limited seats available. Send in your nominations now at info@marchingsheep.com or dm for brochure.

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Transformance Forums and MarchingSheep have been partnering for DEI summit & Awards since their inception. And am very proud and delighted to share that each year, we have both widened and deepened the scope of coverage in content, making it an enriching experience for speakers as well as the delegates.
This year when Abidali Dossa and I spoke about the upcoming conference, we wanted to make it the most compelling and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. From covering different dimensions of hashtag#diversity, talking about linkage of #DEI and #ESG, to driving hashtag#inclusiveculture holistically, to bringing in stellar speakers and hashtag#industryleaders who are not only making an impact in their respective organizations but at the societal level as well.
We constantly asked ourselves, how do we make the content unique, bring out learnings, insights and experiences that people can walk away with and apply in their organizations. How can we get people truly passionate about DEIB under one roof?
Many of you who have known me, worked with me, whether in my corporate stints or with Marching Sheep, would know that DEIB is not business for me. It is a mission and a passion. And I am grateful to Abid and team to make this event come live in letter and spirit.
Look forward to seeing you all in Mumbai on 7th June. This event is for everyone! #DEIheads #LnDheads #CHROs #CEOs

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Diversity is a fact, Inclusion is a choice, Equity is action, Belonging is an outcome.

This Pride month, the team at MarchingSheep have made an honest attempt at enabling organizations on building inclusive culture and equity for employees from the LGBTQIA++ community.
We are extremely happy to launch our DIY Toolkit ‘Marching with Pride’ that will enable organizations to systemically create a welcoming and enabling work environment for the community.

Do reach out to us on info@marchingsheep.com to know more.

Link : The launch of our DIY Toolkit, ‘Marching with Pride’