Working Together Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How DE&I Will Enable And Accelerate Your GBS Path to Best in Class

GBS organisations can play a pivotal role in the DE&I agenda of a company, and significantly contribute to performance. The global nature of GBS naturally lends itself to diversity, but does your GBS reflect diversity at all levels of the organisation? Do you have an equitable and inclusive culture? Is this holding you back from becoming best in class?

This year at SSOW Europe, we have not just one, but TWO fantastic opportunities for leaders who seek to network and explore deeper conversations on the benefits of and methods to cultivate DE&I in GBS organisations. A first for SSOW, we are excited to launch a session which will focus on DE&I within GBS organisations, aimed at all GBS colleagues, regardless of age, experience, background or gender. The more diverse the better!

In addition, we will host a networking breakfast aimed at fostering stronger connections between female GBS colleagues, providing an environment to share, learn and inspire. 

23rd May 7:45am – 8:45am

SSOWomen Breakfast Networking and Roundtables Discussion: Sharing stories of success, challenges, and the importance of community.

24th May 2:00pm – 4:30pm

The power of diversity, equity and inclusion in becoming best in class GBS - our collective ambition

·       How we define diversity in GBS

·       How GBS can lead the DE&I agenda in your company

·       Working together Towards Equality: Building Allies and Partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

·       Cultivating Diversity of Thought: Sharing practical examples on making an impact

·       A question of gender- how can we achieve more equitable gender representation in senior roles, why this is important

Working Together Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How DE&I Will Enable And Accelerate Your GBS Path to Best in Class

GBS organisations can play a pivotal role in the DE&I agenda of a company, and significantly contribute to performance. The global nature of GBS naturally lends itself to diversity, but does your GBS reflect diversity at all levels of the organisation? Do you have an equitable and inclusive culture? Is this holding you back from becoming best in class?

This year at SSOW Europe, we have not just one, but TWO fantastic opportunities for leaders who seek to network and explore deeper conversations on the benefits of and methods to cultivate DE&I in GBS organisations. A first for SSOW, we are excited to launch a session which will focus on DE&I within GBS organisations, aimed at all GBS colleagues, regardless of age, experience, background or gender. The more diverse the better!

In addition, we will host a networking breakfast aimed at fostering stronger connections between female GBS colleagues, providing an environment to share, learn and inspire. 

23rd May 7:45am – 8:45am

SSOWomen Breakfast Networking and Roundtables Discussion: Sharing stories of success, challenges, and the importance of community.

24th May 2:00pm – 4:30pm

The power of diversity, equity and inclusion in becoming best in class GBS - our collective ambition

·       How we define diversity in GBS

·       How GBS can lead the DE&I agenda in your company

·       Working together Towards Equality: Building Allies and Partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

·       Cultivating Diversity of Thought: Sharing practical examples on making an impact

·       A question of gender- how can we achieve more equitable gender representation in senior roles, why this is important

An Invitation-Only Executive Exchange during the 22nd SSOW Europe at the Estoril Congress Centre to discuss the future of Global Business Services (GBS) and shared services.

On Tuesday, we invite you to the unique EY GBS Leaders Club Executive Track often considered one of the highlights of the conference. In a “GBS family style” atmosphere, a limited number of 50 true GBS and Transformation leaders of renown GBS organizations come together in an interactive format where leaders can express, discuss and debate their viewpoints and explore different approaches on the selected topics with their peers.

During the day, there will be two formats: The proven “Executive Exchange” where a thought leader presents an emerging trends and is then “grilled” by three challengers before an open discussion with the full audience.

Additionally, in inspiring key note speeches, two GBS leaders of highly prominent GBS organizations present their view on topics of the future or true “North Star” case studies.

Are you a thought leader on the proposed topic? Or are you a challenger with interesting views? Either way, join this super fun and insightful sessions to debate your ideas and hear from your fellow GBS leaders on their perspectives.

We have reserved 10 tickets for direct applications of GBS leaders. To register your interest for the EY GBS Executive eXchange, contact:

mohammed.khogali@iqpc.co.uk