255: The Cloudy Outlook for DEI with Betty Thompson

Betty Thompson is Booz Allen's chief people officer, and as the senior leader for their people services organization, Betty is instrumental in creating world-class employment experiences and ensures best-in-class talent to solve client's evolving needs. Betty brings a particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and provides executive oversight and support to drive the firm's DEI strategy and action plan. She is also responsible for culture and change, holistic employee wellness, employee engagement, and technical skill building. Together, we explore: Their Women's Agenda program and how it helped close the gender gap How college degree requirements can hinder diversity efforts Why psychological safety is a critical focus for future innovation  Find Betty on LinkedIn and Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com .