Wide Angle Conversations: DEI Talks
Wide Angle Conversations: DEI Talks are meaningful conversations with champions and advocates of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and those who are committed to bringing about a positive change in their sphere of influence.
Our increasingly diverse yet connected world must shift towards being empathetic and inclusive. Building a culture of inclusion is an imperative for the future of work; a focus on building Inclusive Cultures will enable organisations and individuals to leverage diverse perspectives and thought processes to power innovation and thrive in the BANI world.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a multidimensional, multilayered and complex topic. I believe to be truly a DEI advocate, champion and change-maker one has to value empathy, fairness and equality and be truly human-centric. DEI at workplaces will becomes easier if we focus on building an inclusive, fair and equitable society.
This for me brings social inclusion, wellbeing, youth empowerment, culture, corporate responsibility and sustainability under the purview of DEI. And these are the topics that Wide Angle Conversations will bring to you.
Wide Angle Conversations is an initiative of Life by Design with Taruna Aggarwal
Wide Angle Conversations: DEI Talks
Shilpa Rao | Neurodiverse Inclusion, Innovation and Intrapreneurship | TCS | India
Welcome to Wide Angle Conversations DEI Talks!
This episode is all about neurodiverse workforce, intrapreneurship and innovation and the value this brings to organizations.
My conversation today with Shilpa Rao, Principal Partner at Purpose Institute, Tata Consulting Services (TCS), India. Shilpa drives purpose led transformations in Healthcare and Energy. Before this she was the head of AI platforms , where she earned 35+ patents, showcasing the transformative power of AI in reshaping industries and catalyzing multi-billion dollar growth while upholding core values. She is the recipient of Stevie American Business Award, AI Conics, Data Breakthrough, and AI Excellence. She is active in championing women in data and sits on Able Aura's advisory board.
Shilpa is a recognized advocate for dyslexia awareness. A dyslexic herself, Shilpa has proven to be a 'serial innovator' in life driven by the passion to succeed and leverage her strengths to make a genuine positive difference to others.
In this episode Shilpa shares her story to bring hope and strength to the neurodiverse community. She highlights the unique strengths of resilience, adaptability and creativity that is inherent in the community. Intrapreneurship and innovation requires these very skills, organizations need to tap into these strengths to thrive in the Future of Work.
Shilpa highlights the importance of building inclusive cultures where an employee can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging. Such an environment has a direct impact on employee motivation, engagement and productivity.