Is there a radically simple model for helping teams outperform consistently? This keynote leverages scientific research and data to present a compelling model of team performance that is uniquely suited to uncertainty and volatility. This keynote blends high energy delivery, humor, and skill-based examples so that audiences leave not just inspired, but also equipped with actionable steps they can immediately apply with their teams.

Uncertainty and disruption are hallmarks of 21st century organizational life. Leading through this climate takes special skills that galvanize followership. This keynote features a behavioral model for leaders that turns up the volume on team cohesion by earning trust, even when the context is challenging. Combining research and data from psychology, behavioral science, and change management, this keynote will energize audience members navigating disruption and change, and position them to lead effectively.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are increasingly common in larger organizations, but they often fail to reach their true potential. Having led the development and global scaling of ERGs at multiple companies, Vijay purpose-built this keynote to address the common pitfalls and missing links across the ERG arena. Audience members will be introduced to a “Value, Impact, Measurement” framework that will allow them to diagnose and realign their ERGs to deliver consistent ROI to the business.

As the anti-DEI headwinds continue to increase in intensity, most world-class organizations see inclusion and belonging as fundamental to their success. How can organizations invest in their relevance in an inherently diverse world, while avoiding the reputational hazard of public outrage? This provocative keynote comes from Vijay’s two decades of leadership on DEI issues and strategy. Audiences will be challenged with new models for positioning their inclusion investments that are uniquely well suited to this era of polarization.

Let’s cut through the noise and get back to basics: inclusive teams outperform consistently. Starting with this premise, Vijay presents his three part model for inclusive leadership, balancing behavioral science and practical skill to leave your leaders inspired and able to make change at work.