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Devdatt Kurdikar

President and CEOembecta

Minneapolis, MN

Member Since February 2024

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Why building diverse teams is vital to fostering innovation and inclusivity

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Fast Company Executive Board member Dev Kurdikar believes organizational diversity is key to solving complex global problems.

Navigating the challenges and opportunities of a 100-year-old startup

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Fast Company Executive Board member Dev Kurdikar is leveraging his company’s legacy and entrepreneurial spirit to improve the lives of people with diabetes.

Are your company's original DEI efforts suddenly at a standstill? 

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Here are 12 reasons why equity and inclusion methods must move up another notch (the C-suite level) to reach desired outcomes and develop trustworthy employer-employee-consumer relationships. One of the reasons well-intentioned DEI initiatives often fall by the wayside in some work environments is because of the lack of full resources, expertise, and support that is required to keep them on the top of a company's agenda.  Introducing new strategies to address DEI shortcomings may sound good on paper during the initial push, but if the leadership team is unwilling or unable to provide the proper expectations, communications, and training as it relates to the company's core values and objectives, their efforts will continue to come up short.  To ensure DEI is given the attention it needs, 12 experts from Fast Company Executive Board each share their thoughts on why equity and inclusion efforts should be moved out of the HR department and elevated to C-level decision-makers instead.

20 ways to foster creativity among your team (and why it matters)

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Creativity is the backbone of new ideas and ways of thinking. Here's how to prioritize and encourage creative health in your organization. Creating a culture that nurtures your employees' creativity can help your organization become more dynamic and adaptable, as well as improve overall job satisfaction. Conversely, a workplace that lacks a focus on creative health may struggle with innovation, problem-solving, and employee engagement. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share 20 ways leaders can cultivate and support a creative environment. With these strategies, you can encourage creative thinking and encourage a more innovative workplace.

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