Bayer HealthCare’s Global Diversity Summit
“Driving innovation using the power of diversity” was the motto that drove the two-day Bayer HealthCare Global Diversity Summit in June 2010. European Diversity Research & Consulting designed, planned and rolled-out the fully interactive event which brought together more than 60 managers, most from the global business organization to discuss the importance of concrete Diversity programmes and to work together to develop effective approaches for future implementation in a creative environment. The managers, as Diversity Ambassadors, not only underlined the power of diversity as key driver for innovation but also addressed stereotypes and “unconscious biases” as important concepts in the area of Diversity & Inclusion. Also, the presence of Board members showed Bayer’s strong commitment to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment.
The Diversity Summit is only one piece of the many Diversity initiatives that Bayer has in place. The Women’s Leadership Initiative, for example, aims to cultivate an environment that advances more women into leadership positions providing them with networking opportunities, educational programs, mentoring and other resources.
