Maria Skiathiti
Emea Partner, Commercial Lead at Microsoft
Regional director of Microsoft, driving co-selling with partners across EMEA, accelerating customer business transformation & MS Cloud adoption. Prior to it, Maria had multiple management & transformational roles in Sales & Services, including Services Lead for Greece & Solution Strategy Lead for CEE. She started her career at Oracle in Sales.
Passionate about Technology & business transformation, avid learner, Diversity & Inclusion advocate. Member of the Microsoft CEMA Accessibility Chapter, GRCYMT Women Chapter and WW IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) D&I board, drives awareness & initiatives on embracing D&I in Tech industry. Though in the global workforce, diverse talent becomes a norm, inclusion & equity remain a challenge!
Maria studied Applied Mathematics & Information Systems in Aristotle University, holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University in US and an MBA from ALBA.
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PLG Disrupt Summit 2023
Culture
[Roundtable Discussion] How to Create an Inclusive Culture and Improve Recruitment Diversity in Tech
This roundtable discussiom aims to provide guidance on how to foster an inclusive culture and enhance recruitment diversity within the tech industry. By implementing these strategies, companies can create a more welcoming environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, leading to improved innovation, productivity, and overall success.
Key Points of Discussion
1) How do you create a culture that values diversity and promotes inclusivity? Which are the methods that help to encourage open dialogue, respect different perspectives, and provide opportunities for professional growth and development?
2) What are some challenges that tech businesses often face in becoming a more inclusive brand? How can you implement unbiased hiring practices? What actions can you take to enhance the inclusiveness and accessibility of your recruitment processes?
3) How can tech leaders embrace the value of inclusion as a driver for growth and success in the tech industry and encompass different perspectives, experiences, and ideas?
4) How can you establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and develop specific initiatives and programs aimed at increasing diversity within the organization?
5) How do you regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion efforts?
Key Points of Discussion
1) How do you create a culture that values diversity and promotes inclusivity? Which are the methods that help to encourage open dialogue, respect different perspectives, and provide opportunities for professional growth and development?
2) What are some challenges that tech businesses often face in becoming a more inclusive brand? How can you implement unbiased hiring practices? What actions can you take to enhance the inclusiveness and accessibility of your recruitment processes?
3) How can tech leaders embrace the value of inclusion as a driver for growth and success in the tech industry and encompass different perspectives, experiences, and ideas?
4) How can you establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and develop specific initiatives and programs aimed at increasing diversity within the organization?
5) How do you regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion efforts?
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