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The Power of Inclusive Innovation
The Power of Inclusive Innovation
Now more than ever, we need Inclusive Innovation to help solve the most pressing problems we as a society face today. Learn how we are doing just that by role modeling, empowering, and enabling our teams.
April 21, 2021
The Journey to Proximity: It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint
The Journey to Proximity: It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint
The horrific events of 2020 became a sobering wake-up call. These circumstances pushed me to lean further into the experiences of people who are different from me – people who are underrepresented, marginalized, or vulnerable in some way.
April 20, 2021
Celebrating how we have all RISEN above all challenges
Celebrating how we have all RISEN above all challenges
For us, at Cisco, diversity and inclusion is a huge part of our culture, and for International Women’s Day this year, we want to align and focus on three key themes that we believe everyone can resonate with: RISE, Thrive and Shine.
March 4, 2021
Diversity of Thought: Building a Dream Team
Diversity of Thought: Building a Dream Team
Getting a diverse group to work as a team isn’t always easy – but it’s well worth the effort. It meant our team more closely resembled the Cisco customers that use our products.
July 7, 2020
Proximity: Our Defining Moment Post-Crisis  
Proximity: Our Defining Moment Post-Crisis  
I believe the ability to maximize the exponential power of diverse teams will be the single most important leadership capability of the future!  The foundation of building an inclusive future for all is for executives to have exposure and knowledge of their diverse talent.
June 30, 2020
The Cisco Customer Experience Journey to an Inclusive Culture: Leveraging The Power of Proximity
The Cisco Customer Experience Journey to an Inclusive Culture: Leveraging The Power of Proximity
That's the moment the Inclusion Proximity Initiative was born – challenging leaders in Cisco's CX organization to meet with employees from diverse backgrounds. There is POWER in proximity!
May 19, 2020
To Give Back is Ingrained in Our Culture
To Give Back is Ingrained in Our Culture
This year, Women of Cisco is celebrating throughout the whole month of March with their Women of Impact program! YES, that’s 31 days of inspiration, giving back, developing and celebrating women!
March 9, 2020
Proud of where we stand today, inspired by where we will go from here
Proud of where we stand today, inspired by where we will go from here
At Cisco, we are committed to a culture where all people feel welcomed, valued, respected, accepted and heard.We are also committed to being transparent about our diversity, which is why we publicly release our data annually in our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
Dec. 11, 2019
When You Empower a Girl, You Empower a Community
When You Empower a Girl, You Empower a Community
Cisco’s global initiative, Girls Power Tech (GPT), is a special learning opportunity for girls and young women to connect with Cisco mentors at offices around the world.
June 27, 2019
Committing to Inclusion and Diversity
Committing to Inclusion and Diversity
Cisco employs education, process, and innovative solutions to move from intention to action to results.
April 24, 2019
Diversity – The Key to Better Business
Diversity – The Key to Better Business
Putting diverse talent into high-profile and high-impact roles is one of the most significant ways an organization can sustainably alter its diversity profile. The minute that happens, the narrative starts to shift because those great leaders start to put their own thoughts, views, and vision of the world into the organization. That is what I believe to be the real “needle mover.”
Nov. 14, 2018
Carpe Diem – Seize the day! Inspiration from February’s Everyday Heroes of CiscoEWN
Carpe Diem – Seize the day! Inspiration from February’s Everyday Heroes of CiscoEWN
Carpe Diem – Seize the day! Inspiration from Everyday Heroes of the Cisco Empowered Women’s Network (CEWN) The Cisco Empowered Women's Network provides a
Feb. 17, 2016