Flavia
De Melo Negrāo
User Experience Studio Manager at Encora
"The Growing Importance of Diversity as a Driver of Innovation in Technology"
"The Growing Importance of Diversity as a Driver of Innovation in Technology"
09 - 7:00 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: The Growing Importance of Diversity as a Driver of Innovation in Technology
Valuable insights can be gained by understanding how diversity revolutionizes innovation in the technology industry. It is emphasized that innovation is an ongoing process and that diverse thinking can accelerate growth and drive better company outcomes. Embracing inclusion and valuing diversity can enrich a company's culture and lead to innovation by bringing diverse perspectives from various backgrounds, nationalities, genders, ages, experiences, and lifestyles. The technology industry is being transformed by diversity, and companies prioritizing inclusivity and diverse thinking can stay ahead of the curve.At Encora, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is not just something we believe in; we work for and live by every day. We understand that a diverse and inclusive workplace aligns with our core principles and holds immense business value. By prioritizing diversity and inclusivity, we have attracted top talent from a broader range of backgrounds, enabling us to better serve our clients with diverse thoughts and perspectives. Our commitment to DE&I has led to more substantial commercial outcomes and underlined the importance of diversity and inclusion in the modern business world.
Key Takeaways
- Valuable insights can be gained by understanding how diversity revolutionizes innovation in the technology industry.
- The technology industry is being transformed by diversity, and companies prioritizing inclusivity and diverse thinking can stay ahead of the curve.
- By prioritizing diversity and inclusivity, we (Encora) have attracted top talent from a broader range of backgrounds, enabling us to better serve our clients with diverse thoughts and perspectives.
Bio
UX Designer with more than 20 years in the field, mainly in international projects with distributed teams. She has worked designing mobile, desktop, SaaS, B2B, B2C, and Enterprise products. She currently leads the Experience Design Studio at Encora Brasil and acts as Innovation Leader in Digital Experience at Encora Global, focusing on UX and Metaverse. She loves talking about design, studying, and keeping up with technological trends.