TM FORUM
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diversity and inclusion
Keri Gilder , CEO , Colt , is leading a global collaboration project focused on making the telecommunications industry the most diverse and inclusive industry in order to help accelerate transformation of the industry and underpin its continued success in the digital economy .
“ We wanted to work with the D & I Council to achieve the bold ambition of how we make real change happen ,” said Sleight who pointed out they are also focusing on this goal alongside the founding members of the advisory board which includes Accenture , Accedian , Amdocs , Bain & Company , BT , Colt , Ciena , Deutsche Telekom , Nokia , Rostelecom and Verizon .
TM Forum is hoping the Inclusion and Diversity Score ( IDS ) will improve diversity both within technology and eventually across all industries . This work is part of ‘ The Human Factor ’, one of the alliance ’ s six key areas of focus . TM Forum is made up of 850 + global companies working together to break down
“ We are working to help make the tech communications industry succeed in being the most diverse , equal and inclusive industry in the world ”
VICKY SLEIGHT GLOBAL DIRECTOR TM FORUM
technology and cultural barriers between digital service providers , technology suppliers , consultancies , and systems integrators .
TM Forum ’ s collaboration with Colt Technology Services Gilder , who became CEO of Colt in May 2020 , is not only leading the company ’ s Diversity Council , to ensure Colt is a business where “ everyone feels they can bring their true selves to work ”, but was appointed chair of TM Forum ’ s Diversity and Inclusion Council where she works alongside Sleight .
164 November 2021