Key drivers of a successful D&I program

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00 Introduction
01 Could you share with us what the terms "Diversity" and "Inclusion" mean to you, or in other words how would you define them?
02 Is there anything else that companies/organizations need to consider when broadly thinking about Diversity & Inclusion?
03 Do you have hard data that shows that diversity is a real plus for organizations?
04 What have you found that really makes a difference within organizations where D&I is accepted and taken seriously?
05 You mentioned “middle management”, what is their role and why are they so important?
06 What other key drivers can help make Diversity & Inclusion initiatives successful?
07 What KPIs do you implement to benchmark progress or regression in D&I?
08 In your opinion, how should recruitment practices be adapted to achieve meaningful diversity?
09 Do you see major differences in the regional approaches to Diversity and Inclusion?
10 Would you say that inclusion is always a work in progress or is there no going back once inclusion is part of the corporate culture?
11 Conclusion

The business case for Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) is well established and understood. Yet, companies and organizations around the world still struggle to achieve progress, even those with international workforces. After working on D&I, either indirectly or directly, in a number of different organizations, I have gained some interesting insights into key drivers that contribute to making D&I programmes a success. Listen in to my conversation with Stéphane Wajskop to find out more.

The views expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

Meet the speakers

Petra de Bruxelles
Diversity & Inclusion Advisor
Stephane Wajskop
CEO Careers International
Petra is a citizen of the world, having lived and worked in many countries. She is currently the Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, and has more than 20 years of experience in International Finance and Development Organizations; most notably the European Investment Bank Group in Luxembourg, UNDP in Copenhagen and the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC. Throughout her career with these organizations, Diversity & Inclusion have been a recurring theme, and Petra decided to dedicate her time to these important issues full-time in early 2014. Petra obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Russian Language and Area Studies from The Pennsylvania State University and graduated from the University of Surrey in England with a Master’s in International Hotel Management. In her early career, she worked in the private sector in a number of different fields – amongst which, teaching English and working as a Guest Relations Officer in a 5-star hotel in Japan and running a small textile importing agency in England. Outside of work, Petra likes to hike and drive around the Virginia countryside in her 1958 MGA (an antique British car) and hopes to buy a motorbike, having recently passed her license.
Petra de Bruxelles (She, her, hers)
Petra de Bruxelles (She, her, hers)

IMF Diversity & Inclusion: 2019 Report