Inclusive workplaces create environments that celebrate diversity and incorporate it in day-to-day operations. Inclusive work cultures acknowledge and respect each individual’s background, identity, and experience as core assets. Fueled by equity and fairness, they provide employees with an empowering sense that all of them have the power to contribute significantly and enjoy equal opportunity for growth. Innovative leaders believe that inclusivity is the key to developing creative teams. Embracing different lenses, organizations fuel creativity, optimize decision-making, and achieve success. Oana Iordachescu, Fair Cultures’ Founder, is committed to furthering that mission through leadership collaboration and supporting inclusive workplace policies at all stages of decision-making.
Oana is strongly dedicated to advancing fairness by recognizing and removing systemic obstacles that impact marginalized communities. She prioritizes ongoing learning in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to create a respectful, equitable workplace. Oana applies inclusive practices, equity policies strategically, and advocates for DEI education to empower leaders and decision-makers. Her strategy is centered on developing workplaces where all employees are engaged and able to contribute to innovation. Through public speaking, Oana engages audiences by relating to them through personal anecdotes, and her vision-oriented leadership inspires people to take charge of their future. She weaves research and experience together to form effective, enduring strategies.
Oana understands the difficulty of gaining confidence in the face of criticism, but handles criticism with a methodical concentration on behavior, consequences, and options for the future. She utilizes criticism as an instrument of development, reviewing how she had fallen short, realizing the consequences, and learning how to change. Oana sees defining core values as key, which enables her to act with precision and confidence. She also puts emphasis on developing a support system to promote inspiration and motivation. Oana’s focus is on turning inspiration into action, to make real changes in workplace inclusion and a workplace culture where every employee can thrive.
Identified by The Education View as World’s Most Inspiring Keynote Speakers to Follow, Oana Iordachescu’s relentless commitment to creating inclusive, equitable, and innovative work cultures is a testament to her leadership and dedication to systems change.
