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In this episode, Jan Griffiths is joined by Cheryl Thompson, the CEO of CADIA (Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement), to discuss "Driving Diversity: Unlocking the Power of Diverse Workforces for the Future of the Transportation Industry," a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) industry study that CADIA conducted in 2023.
STEM degree attainment is increasing among women and minorities. Why is the auto industry still struggling to hire diverse candidates?
We talked to auto industry leaders Cheryl Thompson of CADIA and Linda Taliaferro of The Extra Effort on the current state of diversity and DEI. They are optimistic.
There are imbalances of talent representation within our industry, and leadership does not truly reflect the diverse talent that contributes to our success.
While diversity in the transportation industry is roughly the same as in other industries, women and racial and ethnic minorities lag in leadership positions, according to a study released this month.
The study was conducted by CADIA, a Livonia, Michigan-based organization that provides diversity, equity and inclusion tools, networks, insights and practical advice to companies in the automotive and mobility industries.
It’s no secret that diversity, equity, and inclusion, also called D-E-I, have been challenging in retail automotive. But, acknowledging and addressing these challenges head-on is crucial. So, in the latest episode of Inside Automotive, we’re joined by Cheryl Thompson, the Founder and CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement (CADIA), to learn what dealers need to know as we go through the new year.
The transportation industry lags behind the U.S. workforce in overall employment for women and racially/ethnically diverse talent, according to a comprehensive industry survey from the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement in Livonia, and KPMG and MICHauto in Detroit.
CADIA held its third annual CADIA Impact Awards in suburban Detroit last week. The ceremony recognized individuals and companies making noteworthy contributions to DE&I efforts in the industry.
Do you ever wonder what it takes for a woman to rise from washing dishes to leading a company? Meet Cheryl Thompson, the powerhouse CEO of CADIA, who is using her journey from the dish room at Ford Motor Company to the boardroom as a beacon of hope for those who feel overlooked and undervalued in professional environments. Join us as she opens up about her personal experiences with bias, pay inequality and the hurdles women still encounter in their career progression.
The Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement, and business research and consulting firm KPMG are fielding a survey-based Diversity, Equity and Inclusion study of the whole mobility ecosystem.
Power of Inclusive Cultures: Insights from CADIA CEO Cheryl Thompson on Gravitas Detroit podcast. Cheryl possesses a wealth of experience in the automotive sector, having held key roles at prominent companies such as Ford and American Axle. On leadership: “I think that leaders, particularly leaders who have been around for a while, think that they know everything, they think they've got it all figured out. And nobody has it all figured out.”
Cheryl Thompson shares what motivated her to found CADIA, an organization that supports the success of diverse individuals in the automotive industry, and describes the progress being made.
The month of June is recognized as Pride Month, a celebration and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community. In recent years, there has been growth in acknowledging the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in retail automotive, but there is still much more that can be done. Joining CBT Now is Cheryl Thompson, the Founder and CEO of CADIA.
As a woman in engineering, Cheryl Thompson experienced firsthand a culture that lacked diversity and inclusion. When she was offered her first managerial role, Thompson thought she would need to change who she was and act like the men. She was introduced to the highest-ranking female in manufacturing at Ford, who became a role model and provided perspective on how to be a female manager.
Only an hour away from Detroit, Michigan State University has deep ties to the Motor City, educating the next generation of talent for the automotive industry and innovating the future of vehicular technology. Many generations of Spartans have gone on to work in automotive and propel the industry forward. Among those Spartans, one Broad alumna has become a driving force for diversity, equity and inclusion.
The automotive industry is missing out on a big pool of talent.
In the words of Cheryl Thompson — CEO & Founder of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement (CADIA) — there is an untapped “goldmine for talent”. By tapping into it, we not only benefit our country and our industry but also our companies, with a broader, more diverse, and richer pool of prospects to choose from when hiring.
Statistics show that some 80 percent of job seekers and employees want to work for organizations that have a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The subject came up as a particularly relevant one for a panel of speakers at Corp! Magazine’s 15th annual Salute to Diversity last week at The Henry Autograph Collection in Dearborn, where nearly 200 leaders in DE&I efforts gathered to celebrate this year’s diversity award winners.
The Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement held its second annual CADIA Impact Awards last month, recognizing individuals and companies making noteworthy contributions to industry DE&I efforts.
Since founding the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement in 2017, Cheryl Thompson has been a unifying force in the automotive industry.
Her organization’s goal: double the number of the industry’s diverse leaders by 2030. Thompson and her colleagues have rallied some big names around that cause.
Cheryl Thompson’s Journey to Change the Face of Power and Influence in Automotive - Women Igniting Change podcast.
Have you ever felt excluded in the workplace? We are willing to bet your answer is yes. Feeling excluded can range from being the minority to not being invited to a lunch group. What corporations tend to forget about is that employee motivation and retention is directly linked to belonging and inclusion.
Deepa Natarajan speaks to Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO of CADIA – the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement on the MeetMyPotential Podcast.
To further its commitment to diversifying the automotive industry, CADIA announced the CADIA DEI Accelerator Program for Fall 2021. The first DEI certification course designed specifically to meet the need of automotive professionals; the 12-week program will begin September 1, 2021. Participants completing the program will receive DEI Certification from CADIA.
After an automotive career that took her from washing dishes to manufacturing leadership, Cheryl Thompson has a new mission: Bringing together industry professionals to discuss diversity, helping companies develop talent and promoting social justice.
CEO Coalition for Change members believe fostering and growing a diverse talent pipeline, developing diverse leadership talent and providing growth opportunities will drive social justice and equity and will take actions to prove it.
Questions have been raised in the automotive industry that have many leaders taking a step back and reevaluating their organization’s diversity and inclusion efforts, which are crucial for the industry’s advancement. CBT News welcomed Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO of CADIA to talk to them about the Center and what car dealers can start doing today.
Cheryl speaks about her experience at work with inclusion and diversity leading to better results and a more efficient workplace at TEDxWindsor. Cheryl Thompson is the Founder and CEO of The Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement (CADIA), the premier professional development organization focused on advancing equity in the automotive industry. She is also the Global Director of Prototype Operations at American Axle and Manufacturing.
In this podcast, Christine LaFave Grace speaks with with Cheryl Thompson, CEO and Founder of CADIA. In this interview, Christine and Cheryl discuss the new CADIA 2.0, diversity, inclusion, and much more.
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