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

Diverse teams outperform non-diverse teams all day and every day, yet many experience challenges in advancement because they are women, minorities or have encountered any other number of other barriers in the workplace. One proven strategy that has helped propel women and others is through building allies, who can come in many forms. This panel will discuss experiences with allyship in their careers, share strategies they have incorporated, and provide example approaches as to how to identify allies to help boost career success. Come hear from executives across multiple industries about their personal experiences, lessons learned and their advice for you as you navigate the challenges in your careers.

Learning Objectives:

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