Sally Thornton
Founder & CEO, Forshay
Sally Thornton is the founder and CEO of Forshay, a firm that focuses on how people can do their best work through executive recruiting, interim professionals, and improving the system of work through increased diversity, inclusion, and belonging. A leader on topics like the future of work, women in leadership, DI&B, and the science behind the work-life blend, Thornton is also a recognized public speaker: She has given two TEDx talks and regularly delivers keynote speeches in both private and public forums.
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If you don't lead with inclusion, it doesn't matter how diverse your population is. You're going to have turnover, and you're not going to have thoughtful collaboration amongst underrepresented groups.
Flight Template Series: Building a More Inclusive and Productive Team
Identify a Culture Add
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Assessing for culture fit can encourage managers to pick candidates that mirror the team in background, demeanor, and even identities. Looking for culture add helps managers to determine how a candidate’s individuality can not only allow them to mesh with your company culture but also make the team better, stronger, and more than the sum of its parts. This flight will help you and your team align on the elements of a culture add that will most benefit your team.
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Alignment on the definition of a culture fit for your team
Perspectives, backgrounds, or workplace personalities may be missing and could strengthen your team