David had the privilege of attending a leadership summit hosted by Villanova University. The topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The day centered on three threads: a call to action; where do we start? and our role as allies. Read on to learn the top ten takeaway quotes from the speakers.
Kathy Wagner and a panel of women leaders explored opportunities and challenges for women. Read on for a full summary of all we heard and to learn five actions you can take to improve gender equity.
Twice a year for the last seven years, I’ve had dinner with a group of women—all of whom are leaders in our profession. But each year, I get the same question, “Why?” “Why do you do this?” Unspoken is the subtext, “You are a 54-year-old white guy.“
The ZA team just returned from the AZA National Conference with lots of food for thought to share. What were our top 10 takeaways? Read on to learn about the hot topics that were discussed.
We would like to recognize past and current clients who received awards at last week’s AZA National Conference.
And the award goes to…
2019 marks the sixth year we’ve presented a session at the AZA Annual Conference on women in leadership, each year with a slightly different focus. This year Senior Advisor Kathy Wagner and a panel of women leaders will leave you with specific ideas for both male and female colleagues on Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m.
The ZA team is freshly back from last week’s ECHO Conference, a gathering of professionals from zoological facilities to learn new strategies and approaches to apply to their daily careers. Read on to explore the “bless and release”, “Yes AND…”, and “OF/BY/FOR” strategies to effect organizational change.
How to build a high-performing board is a perennial topic amongst our client base. Presidents and Directors regularly share what works, what doesn’t and their frustrations on how best to effectively work with their boards. When it’s working, it can really take your organization to the next level.
The evidence is clear. If we in the zoo and aquarium profession don’t change and become more diverse, we risk extinction…just like the dodo. “The current demographics of our profession, particularly at the most senior levels, pose a threat to our profession”, said Dennis Kelly, author of the AZA’s most recent leadership demographic study.
At Zoo Advisors, we’re making changes to do our part to address the urgent conservation challenges of today and the future. We’re strengthening our team by adding the expertise of two seasoned leaders in the field. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jackie Ogden and Dr. Eric Miller to our slate of advisors.
Learn steps to create a personal mission-driven leadership development plan.
Kathayoon Khalil PhD shares her career journey with Canopy and announces her exciting next venture.
Ana Hernandez, Principal, AFH Design, celebrates the importance of diversity during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Our interview with Sherri Miles, President of Miles Roofing, Inc., highlights the parallels between the zoo and aquarium field and the construction industry regarding diversity and leadership advancement opportunities.
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