DEIB is beginning to be a major priority in the workplace in 2024. Do you understand all the terminology? And beyond the DEIB definition, do you understand what each term means in practice, as well as how to implement DEIB initiatives at work? Come learn more at our next Candid Conversation!
To help you fine-tune your approach to DEIB, this webinar will cover key definitions, the difference between DEIB and D&I or DEI, and examples of impactful initiatives to implement in the workplace that will help you attract (and keep) top talent. Most importantly, after attending this series, you will understand the benefits of DEIB and how to foster it in your organization from a place of authentic (and non-performative) allyship.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Adele Bayless, Founder | PROPer Associates
With over 30 years of experience in property and facility management, Adele has honed her skills in all aspects of the field, from property maintenance and tenant relations to budget management and lease negotiations. Her experience has also allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the importance of sustainable operations, which she believes is a crucial component of modern property management.
In 2011, Adele earned a Certificate of Fitness from the Los Angeles Fire Department, equipping her to craft emergency plans and conduct comprehensive tenant and staff training. Notably, she played a pivotal role in the inauguration of Minneapolis, Minnesota's first Class A high-rise in 20 years—a towering 37-story edifice amalgamating office, hotel, and residential components. Her experience encompasses diverse real estate types, including high/mid/low-rise office spaces, suburban office parks, industrial complexes, retail outlets, multifamily properties, HOAs, shopping centers, luxury residential estates, and bank facilities, encompassing trading floors, call centers, branches, and private banks.
Adele has held the Real Property Administrator (RPA©) and Facility Management Administrator (FMA©) designations since 2001, underscoring her commitment to professional excellence. Her passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and her endeavors to fortify relationships between first responders and commercial property managers are evident through her conduct of seminars, contributions to white papers, and service as an instructor for the RPA program.
