Most Important Skills For A Diversity And Inclusion Talent Acquisition Leader At A Global Technology Company
Teobesta, a Global Diversity and Inclusion and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader, highlights "influencing" and "negotiating" as crucial skills, alongside "stakeholder management" and "coaching" for success in their dual roles. The ability to leverage "employer branding" to attract a diverse workforce is also cited as a key skill, showcasing the importance of strategic talent acquisition in building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Influencing, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Employer Branding
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Teobesta Ashenafi
Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader
Global Technology and Measurement Insight Company
UC Davis
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Biology & Related Sciences
Electronics & Semiconductors, Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Influencing skills are highly important in both Global Diversity and Inclusion and Talent Acquisition leadership roles.
2. Negotiation skills are crucial for success in talent acquisition.
3. Stakeholder management and coaching are critical skills for navigating challenges and supporting leaders.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
That's a great question. For both roles, influencing is a high priority and a required skill.
On the talent acquisition side, negotiating is also key. Stakeholder management and coaching are critical for both roles.
Coaching is important to help leaders navigate challenging situations. On the talent acquisition side, employer branding is also a fun and important aspect.
Understanding our employer brand and leveraging it helps us build a diverse workforce and attract top talent.