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Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords, used by CEOs and world leaders. But what do they actually mean? Knowing that diversity and inclusion are important, and knowing where to begin when developing a D&I program or strategy, are two different things. Many workplaces know that D&I is both the right thing and the smart thing to do, but simply don’t know where to start.
Over the course of this session, Michael Bach (author of the best-selling and award-winning Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right) will share his 6-step process for starting on your D&I journey, and seeing it through successfully.
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 Michael Bach, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
Michael is the founder and Chair of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He is nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, bringing a vast knowledge of leading practices in a live setting to his work.
Prior to taking on this role, he was the National Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for KPMG Canada, a role he created and held for the seven years. Additionally, Michael completed a 2½ year secondment as Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International.
Over the course of his career, Michael has received repeated recognition for his work, including being named:
- Women of Influence’s Canadian Diversity Champions (2011 & 2012)
- Catalyst Canada Honours Human Resources/Diversity Leader (2011)
- Inspire Award as LGBTQ Person of the Year (2011)
- Out on Bay Street Leaders to be Proud of LGBT Advocate Workplace Award (2011)
- Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council’s IS Award (2010)
- Canadian HR Reporter Individual Achievement Award (2010)
Under Michael’s leadership, CCDI has received numerous awards, including winning Canadian HR Reporter’s Readers’ Choice Award in the category of Diversity/Employment Equity Consultant in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Michael has a Post Graduate Certificate in Diversity Management from Cornell University and holds the Cornell Certified Diversity Professional, Advanced Practitioner (CCDP/AP) designation.
His 2020 book Birds of All Feathers- Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right is a Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Amazon best-seller, and recipient of the silver 2020 Nautilus Book Award in the category of Rising to the Moment.
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