This is why the CEO should not be the CDO

<p><strong>This podcast is the second in a series of "Ask Me Anything" podcast events featuring Greg Fontus and a special guest. Today Greg is speaking with Chief Diversity Officer - </strong>Dr. Theresa R. Horne, CPTM, CSM, SHRM-SCP. Topics discussed in this episode include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Why is the DEI industry booming right now?</li> <li>When it comes to DEI, what is the appropriate amount of investment for your company? Should there be a Chief Diversity Officer in your company?</li> <li>This is why the CEO should not be be the CDO.</li> <li>How much staff should a CDO have?</li> <li>What do you do when the CEO does not seem to care about DEI?</li> <li>Chief People and Diversity Officer vs Chief Diversity Officer. Which is better?</li> <li>What are some examples of resistance to DEI and ways to confront them?</li> <li>How to gather data for strategic DEI initiatives</li> <li>What are some core elements that should be the foundation of any DEI program?</li> <li>Advice for DEI advocates who want to work in the industry<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>ABOUT OUR GUEST</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr. Theresa R. Horne, CPTM, CSM, SHRM-SCP</strong></p> <p>Dr. Horne is an experienced senior advisor in DEIA, Human Capital, Training and Development who develops and aligns complex programs and business initiatives for the federal and private companies. She has a 15+ year history of contributions to the government, military and private industries in operations, diversity and inclusion, human capital and adult learning. Dr. Horne has researched and developed comprehensive leadership development, culture action planning and career development programs impacting leaders on a global scale. She is an award-winning novelist, industry columnist and government leader that has spoken at multiple federal agencies, private organizations on the intersection of culture, leadership and strategic alignment. She owns Dynamic Training Partners as a minority, veteran and woman-owned organization. She is a proud Army v