In this recording of his keynote speech from the D&I Leaders Global Forum 2025, Dan Robertson explores the growing complexities facing diversity, equity and inclusion professionals in an increasingly polarised world.

Reflecting on global political and cultural shifts, he argues that the DEI community must adapt its approach by strengthening change-making capabilities, embracing curiosity over judgement, building alliances across communities and moving DEI from the margins into mainstream business strategy.

Dan also introduces the concept of corporate cohesion, explaining why organisations should look beyond diversity and inclusion to create workplaces that unite people around shared goals while continuing to address inequality.