Leading the Way: Portraits of Inclusive Leadership
How inclusive practices are transforming business
Across Canada, businesses and non-profits are taking meaningful steps to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into their leadership and governance structures. Aligned with their commitments to standards like the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the 50 – 30 Challenge, these organizations are demonstrating that inclusive leadership is a driver of innovation, resilience, and long-term success.
This campaign, led by the UN Global Compact Network Canada, highlights organizations that are making measurable progress in DEI, sharing insights on leadership, governance, and workplace transformation.
This video showcases leaders and organizations that are strengthening DEI within their workplaces, shaping a more inclusive and equitable future. They share their experiences, challenges, and the strategies that have helped them create lasting change.
Featuring:
- Michelle Joy Rafat, Director, Global Inclusion, Manulife
- Namita Khatri, Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Randstad Canada
- Michael Wrinch, CEO, Hedgehog Technologies
- Elizabeth Dove, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Canada
- Kareen Onyeaju, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
- Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi, Founder & Director, Accelerate Her Future
See how Canadian organizations are advancing DEI in leadership and governance.
Read the Snapshots
Alongside the video, UN Global Compact Network Canada is sharing snapshots of businesses and non-profits that are making real progress in DEI. These stories provide practical insights, highlight measurable results, and offer examples of how organizations are integrating DEI into their strategies.
What You’ll Learn:
- Approaches to embedding DEI in leadership and strategy.
- Challenges and solutions from Canadian businesses.
- How organizations at different stages of the DEI journey are driving meaningful change
Learn from organizations that are setting new standards for inclusive leadership.
Take Action: Be Part of the Movement
As the UN Global Compact Network Canada, we are committed to supporting businesses in advancing DEI through leadership and governance.
Contact Philip Callan, Business Development Specialist at philipcallan@globalcompact.ca, to learn more or explore ways to get involved with the UN Global Compact Network Canada.
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