Closing Keynote: Teaming for Impact 

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In this interactive keynote, attendees will make connections between how their stance shapes the current and future culture of impact. They will leave with a deeper understanding of their role as stewards of ongoing organizational learning and growth. This keynote will create the space to build engagements and energy around a common vision and set of values. By the end of the sessions, attendees will be equipped with the tools and practices to tackle opportunities and challenges in their work. 

Learning Objectives 

• Develop the toolset and practice of an effective inclusive leader to create impactful team
• Develop a better understanding of how impactful leadership can enable equity, diversity, and inclusion 
• Understand the importance of and develop tools to enhance a teaming culture  

Presented by:

• Nouman Ashraf, Managing Director, In Nova Consulting Inc. Professor of Organizational Behaviour & HR, Rotman School of Management. University of Toronto

Presenter Bios:

Nouman Ashraf

Nouman is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream within the Organizational Behavior area at the Rotman School of Management. He possesses a broad range of professional, academic and research interests, with a specialized focus on enabling inclusive and innovative practices within teams, organizations and boards. For the last decade and a half, he has held progressively senior roles at the University of Toronto, including most recently as the Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion the Rotman School of Management. He is a recognized thought leader in governance and has taught thousands of directors in the national Rotman program on Not for Profit Governance in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Directors since its inception in 2007.

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