Diversity isn’t just foundational; it’s a business imperative. Studies show gender and ethnically diverse teams outperform their industry peers. In geospatial, diversity fosters innovation by bringing varied perspectives, essential for solving complex problems and creating inclusive solutions. Let’s explore further.
Dedicated DEI efforts in education, mentorship, and organizational change can reshape the geospatial industry, sustain its relevance, and pave the way for a more inclusive and dynamic future.
WGIC will engage in Geo Week 2024 as an event partner, facilitating industry sessions, showcasing at the exhibition, and hosting WGIC board and member meetings.
Diversity within an organization is only half the opportunity without diverse leadership. Embracing and celebrating a range of human experiences at all levels in the rapidly evolving geospatial sector is crucial for maximizing and sustaining growth potential.
It is time the geospatial industry moves beyond quotas, delves deeper into the complexities of achieving DEI, and develops strategies to shape a diverse and innovation-led industry.
Tom Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of EVONA, a space and geospatial staffing solutions company, prescribes leading with a clear set of values, adopting a diversified hiring approach, and embracing flexibility as essential to attracting and retaining diverse talent. Read on to learn how EVONA is reshaping the industry with innovative DEI approaches
Explore the latest insights and best practices for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geospatial industry from WGIC’s DEI session at Geo Week 2023.
WGIC announced the winners of the inaugural DEI Trailblazer 2022 Awards during INTERGEO 2022 in Essen, Germany. Esri India won the WGIC DEI Trailblazer – Corporate Impact Award, and Clinton Johnson, Racial Equity and Social Justice Solutions Lead, Esri, won WGIC DEI Trailblazer – Individual Champion Award.
The first edition of WGIC Trailblazer Awards will celebrate exemplary leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the geospatial ecosystem.
Geospatial in Everything
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Geospatial in Everything
Geospatial for Everyone
