104. Alicia DeFreitas: Cultivating Diversity and Psychological Safety in a Global Organization

What does it take to build a culture that not only survives but thrives across global teams? In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, host Tobias Sturesson sits down with Alicia DeFreitas, Global Head of People & Culture at BDO, to explore the key elements that make an organization’s culture truly flourish: respect, growth, and purpose. They dive into the challenges of aligning these values across diverse teams and discuss the ongoing journeys of diversity, equity, and psychological safety.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

• Unlocking the power of cultural diversity in HR
• Scaling vision and purpose across global teams
• Creating a culture of psychological safety that drives performance
• Turning diverse perspectives into a competitive advantage
• Aligning leadership actions with core organizational values for lasting impact

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Connect with Alicia DeFreitas on LinkedIn

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