We’re excited to invite you to register for Leading with Inclusion: A New Lens on Merit — the second webinar in YW Boston’s ongoing series dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work.

Date & Time:
April 29, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Vernā Myers, DEI pioneer, and Founder & President of The Vernā Myers Company, will talk with YW Boston’s President and CEO, Aba Taylor, about how diversity, equity, and inclusion and meritocracy are often seen as opposing forces, and how reframing diversity, equity, and inclusion as a prerequisite to meritocracy can create more inclusive and equitable systems.

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Key discussion points include: 

• Challenging the belief that diversity, equity, and inclusion and meritocracy are inherently in opposition 
• Unpacking the ideals of meritocracy and understanding its historical shortcomings 
• Identifying the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in addressing gaps within merit-based systems 
• Tips to help human resource and people leaders overcome staff divisiveness on the topic 
• Communication strategies to help organizational decision makers (CEOs, boards, etc.) navigate these conversations   

We look forward to an engaging and thought-provoking conversation that will help advance your understanding of how diversity, equity, and inclusion and merit can complement each other. 

This webinar is part of Leading with Inclusion, an ongoing series designed to provide DEI professionals with the insights, inspiration, and practical solutions needed to navigate diversity and inclusion challenges in today’s rapidly changing environment.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your DEI leadership and ensure that your organization stays committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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