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DEI in 2025
Dr. Holmes is a subject matter expert regarding workplace diversity challenges and opportunities. His relaxed presentation style and demeanor make him a highly effective facilitator and presenter. He is able to create the ideal environment for openness, learning and sharing. I would highly recommend his training programs to other organizations. Deborah L. Young, Vice President, Corporate Human Resources, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI |
Trump's DEI Executive Orders: Much Ado About Nothing?
In the first 48 hours of his second term, President Trump signed 4 Executive Orders designed to eliminate “illegal DEI programs and restore merit-based practices” within the Federal Government and to an extent, the private sector as well. This raises the question, to what extent does this impact the diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belongingness initiatives in your organization? Perhaps, not as much as you think. In fact, for many organizations it will have little to no impact whatsoever provided they are engaged in 3 specific practices. Because of this interactive session, you will be able to:
Audience: Staff members, managers and senior leaders
Format: 60-75-minute interactive keynote presentation OR virtual workshop
In the first 48 hours of his second term, President Trump signed 4 Executive Orders designed to eliminate “illegal DEI programs and restore merit-based practices” within the Federal Government and to an extent, the private sector as well. This raises the question, to what extent does this impact the diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belongingness initiatives in your organization? Perhaps, not as much as you think. In fact, for many organizations it will have little to no impact whatsoever provided they are engaged in 3 specific practices. Because of this interactive session, you will be able to:
- Better understand the core focus of the 4 DEI Executive Orders.
- Describe and successfully apply 3 actions that will ensure compliance with new law and enhance the quality of current DEI practices.
- Apply a simple paradigm that will reduce the controversy inherent in DEI discussions.
- Describe specific examples of “safe” interventions and metrics that can be used to enhance individual and organizational performance and restore confidence in DEI work.
Audience: Staff members, managers and senior leaders
Format: 60-75-minute interactive keynote presentation OR virtual workshop
