April 14-17, 2024
Directions North America 2024
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Directions NA 2024 was the largest yet, with a turnout of 1,286 attendees, of which 346 were first-timers. The event hosted 291 sessions and workshops for the attendees who represented 30 countries, 42 states and 6 Canadian provinces.
04-16-2024
A practical approach to building inclusive teams
In this interactive session, we will explore the importance of building inclusive teams for D&I success and co-create a winning approach to inclusive leadership. We will discuss practical steps for becoming an inclusive leader, including Woman in Dynamics Action Points, allyship, unconscious bias, and equal work, equal pay. Through group discussions and collaboration, we will share insights and best practices, empowering participants to leave with actionable steps to advance their organization's D&I initiatives. Let's build together an approach to inclusive leadership that breeds success.
Speakers:
Cecilia Flombaum
SMB lead - Microsoft Business Apps CTO Office
During a 22-year career with Microsoft, Cecilia earned a reputation for clarity of purpose and an unwavering focus on results. Ambitious goals, methodical planning, and effective execution are the hallmarks of her management philosophy. Cecilia's leadership style emphasizes integrity, empathy, inclusiveness and accountability.
Cecilia spent 16 years with Microsoft Business Applications, culminating in a four-year stint as Global Ecosystem Lead. As a key member of the unit's leadership team, she was responsible for growth of the core business through the development and health of the partner ecosystem. Among the functions she oversaw were ecosystem capacity planning, capability development and performance growth strategies, as well as field operations at global scale.
Cecilia Flombaum
SMB lead - Microsoft Business Apps CTO Office
During a 22-year career with Microsoft, Cecilia earned a reputation for clarity of purpose and an unwavering focus on results. Ambitious goals, methodical planning, and effective execution are the hallmarks of her management philosophy. Cecilia's leadership style emphasizes integrity, empathy, inclusiveness and accountability.
Cecilia spent 16 years with Microsoft Business Applications, culminating in a four-year stint as Global Ecosystem Lead. As a key member of the unit's leadership team, she was responsible for growth of the core business through the development and health of the partner ecosystem. Among the functions she oversaw were ecosystem capacity planning, capability development and performance growth strategies, as well as field operations at global scale.
Sessions
Microsoft regional session: LATAM partners Microsoft presents: Accelerate your CSP business with Copilot Studio and Power Platform Women In Dynamics Luncheon (Conference lunch served in Eventide) Microsoft roundtable: Power Platform - partner practice Microsoft presents: Accelerate your customers' migration journey with AIM A practical approach to building inclusive teams