Reconstructing DEI, With Lily Zheng

Despite ongoing obstacles to diversity, equity and inclusion
(DEI) initiatives – such as employee pushback – author and
consultant Lily Zheng argues HR leaders should continue to drive
DEI outcomes by balancing ownership with individual
accountability. Lily joins the Talent Angle to offer advice from
their book “Reconstructing DEI: A Practitioner’s Workbook” based
on their book “DEI Deconstructed.” Lily situates the current DEI
landscape within its broader history and outlines how DEI leaders
can increase their impact while protecting their own wellbeing.
They also dive into actionable steps for managers who want to
advance DEI outcomes yet worry about saying or doing the right
thing.


Lily Zheng (they/them) is a no-nonsense diversity, equity, and
inclusion strategist, consultant, speaker and author who helps
organizations and leaders achieve the DEI outcomes they aspire
to. A dedicated practitioner and advocate named a Forbes D&I
Trailblazer, 2021 DEI Influencer, and LinkedIn Top Voice on
Racial Equity, Lily has been featured in the Harvard Business
Review, New York Times, and NPR. Their bestselling books, “DEI
Deconstructed” and “Reconstructing DEI”, describe cutting-edge,
accountable, and effective practices that can enable any leader
to create the diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations we
all deserve.


Caroline Walsh is a managing vice president in Gartner’s HR
practice. Her teams help HR leaders build and execute talent,
diversity, rewards, and learning strategies and programs.
Caroline has also led Gartner research teams on commercial
banking strategy and leadership. She holds a bachelor’s degree in
East Asian studies from Columbia University, and a master’s
degree in public affairs from Princeton University.