FIN2408. Breaking Barriers Together: The Power of Allyship in Finance

Diverse teams tend to outperform non-diverse teams, yet many diverse team members experience challenges in advancement because they are women, minorities, or encounter other barriers in the workplace. Building allyships is one proven strategy to help advance the careers of women and others. Allies come in many forms. Members on this panel will discuss experiences with allyship, share strategies they have incorporated, and provide examples of how to identify allies who can boost career success. Hear from executives from across multiple industries about their personal experiences, lessons learned, and their advice as you navigate the challenges in your career.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the challenges in developing diversity in finance.
• Determine the benefits of allyship.
• Assess how to identify allies.
• Recognize how to be advocate for women as an ally.
• Analyze strategies and actions to implement.