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George Barrett Views Diversity and Inclusion

30 July, 2020

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Former Cardinal Health Chairman and CEO George Barrett Views Diversity and Inclusion as a Critical Driver of Business Innovation

George Barrett, Former Chairman and CEO of Cardinal Health, discusses the fundamental roles that access and opportunity play in creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. 

In a conversation with Rebecca Ray, PhD, Executive Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board, Barrett shares his perspective on the “network effect” and strongly encourages executives to approach the concept of diversity and inclusion as a business imperative within their organization.

“I knew that if everyone looks like, thinks alike and sounds alike, the likelihood that we’re going to get the kind of positive tension necessary for innovation is less likely,” said Barrett. “I wanted an organization that had people that came from different backgrounds, world views and point of view. I thought it would be a competitive advantage and make our organization stronger.”

The CEO Forum series features CEOs from across American industry who focus on actionable insights to address underlying challenges of economic opportunity, childhood education, health care, workforce skills development, workplace equality and corporate governance. 

George Barrett Views Diversity and Inclusion True

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Rebecca L. Ray, PhD

Rebecca L. Ray, PhD Rebecca L. Ray, PhD

Former Executive Vice President, Human Capital
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George S. Barrett

George S. Barrett George S. Barrett

Founder, The Overtone Group
Former Chairman and CEO, Cardinal Health, Inc.

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