Eleftheria Despoinara
Data & AI Director | I&D Lead, Accenture
Eleftheria Despoinara is a Director at Accenture and works at the Data & AI global innovation center in Athens. As a Data Scientist, she has 14+ years of experience in large and complex data analysis projects, supporting clients from different industries around the world (e.g. Telecom, FMCG, Retail, Insurance and Banks). In recent years, her focus has been on clients in the energy sector as she leads the relevant team.
In February 2023, she also undertook the role of Inclusion & Diversity Lead for the Greek office with the main objective of contributing to the further development and implementation of strategies that promote a culture of equality for all employees.
She holds a diploma in Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences from the National Technical University of Athens and a master’s degree in Applied Economics and Finance from the Athens University of Economics and Business.
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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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Women in Tech Summit 2023
Inclusion & Diversity in the workplace: Insights & tips Through a Personal Journey
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) in the workplace have rapidly become a higher priority for organizations in recent years, considered as a people and business imperative by many. Engaging in dialogue and taking a positive stance toward equality can help any organization grow and thrive. However, making progress in inclusion and diversity at the workplace requires a thoughtful approach, structured actions, and sponsorship throughout the organization.
While business leaders increasingly see the need for creating a workplace that is equal to all, many find that translating that need into reality in a way that makes sense for the organization and its employees can be difficult. But, committing to a culture of equality is not only the right thing to do, it’s also a driver for innovation and growth.
In this keynote Eleftheria Despoinara Applied Intelligence Principal Director | I&D Lead, Accenture will try to address the above mentioned topics through her personal journey and share insights from Accenture’s research on inclusion and diversity.
While business leaders increasingly see the need for creating a workplace that is equal to all, many find that translating that need into reality in a way that makes sense for the organization and its employees can be difficult. But, committing to a culture of equality is not only the right thing to do, it’s also a driver for innovation and growth.
In this keynote Eleftheria Despoinara Applied Intelligence Principal Director | I&D Lead, Accenture will try to address the above mentioned topics through her personal journey and share insights from Accenture’s research on inclusion and diversity.
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Diversity & Inclusion
