Remembering David Pecaut
This week we lost a great Torontonian and a great Canadian. Many are calling him the best mayor Toronto never had. His accomplishments are many, his range of interests and depth of engagement in these were outstanding. He made an art and a science out of problem-solving in a uniquely collective manner. He never took no for an answer; there was no problem that he could not imagine some way out of.
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DiverseCity releases first year results
It’s been one year since DiverseCity announced its bold and detailed plan to change the face of leadership in the Toronto region. The three-year project launched in 2008 with a Conference Board of Canada report linking diverse leadership with economic growth and social cohesion. With this evidence in hand, project leads the Toronto City Summit Alliance (TCSA) and Maytree released an eight-point plan to accelerate prosperity in the Toronto region by enabling a more diverse leadership to emerge.
At a reception for 100+ DiverseCity partners at the Ontario Medical Association offices, the project’s Year 1 Review was circulated, outlining progress to date. (To view photos, please click here.)
Here are some highlights:
- 300 diverse leaders placed on nonprofit and public boards
- 140 diverse spokespeople registered on an online rolodex for journalists
- 60 diverse leaders trained to run for political office or manage campaigns
- A new spin on the “old boys club” established to connect emerging and established leaders across sectors
- 6 innovative city-building projects that show the promise of diverse leadership
- First-ever research report revealed that just 13% of leaders are diverse (relative to 49.5% of the population under study)
Donwload the review.
Read the full media release.
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It’s the start of something exciting in York Region
Maytree and the Toronto City Summit Alliance are proud to announce the York Region launch of DiverseCity: the Greater Toronto Leadership Project. Combining eight separate initiatives, this important new project will change the face of York Region’s leadership.
York Region is one of Canada’s most ethnically diverse areas; it is important that diversity is reflected in the leadership of its public, private, and nonprofit enterprises. The DiverseCity project highlights the social and economic benefits of diverse leadership. The project will expand our networks, strengthen our institutions, increase awareness, and track the progress that diversity is making throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
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DiverseCity Fellows
Do you have what it takes to be a city-builder?
Apply now for the DiverseCity Fellows 2010 program. DiverseCity Fellows is a one-year action-oriented fellowship program for 25 rising city-building leaders in the GTA who are committed to developing into better leaders and improving the Toronto region. The deadline for applications is October 9, 2009.
For more information on the Fellows program, please visit the Fellows section. For instructions on how to apply, please visit 2010 applications.
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On Wednesday, May 27, DiverseCity: The Greater Toronto Leadership Project and the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University released the inaugural DiverseCity Counts Report, highlighting the number of visible minorities in senior leadership roles in the GTA (download the presentation).
DiverseCity Counts Webinar: On June 22, Dr. Wendy Cukier, Associate Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management & Founder, Diversity Institute, Ryerson University, held a webinar on Diversity in Leadership.
Click here to watch the Webinar Recording online.
You are welcome to share this resource with your networks.
Due to the interest of our first DiverseCity Counts webinar, we will be hosting a second webinar with focus on Diversity in Leadership in the Corporate Sector. If you are interested in attending or learning more about the upcoming webinar, please email esiu@maytree.com.
For the full report, visit the DiverseCity Counts section.
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Nexus launched in April
Our network of established and emerging diverse leaders met for the first time on April 30, 2009. The inaugural event was hosted by Cisco and featured Inder Sidhu, Cisco’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales Strategy & Planning. For Mr. Sidhu’s presentation slides, click here. To see photos of the event, please visit flickr.
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Do you belong to a nonprofit organization that is looking for qualified, dedicated board members?
DiverseCity onBoard has a roster of over 500 screened candidates from under-represented racial or ethnic communities who are ready to serve. By registering with us, you can advertise your vacancy and browse through our roster of diverse and experienced applicants. Contact diversecityonboard@maytree.com.
