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30 July, 2020
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.”
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