Objective:

Oxford Properties invited Fenton Jagdeo to deliver a keynote on Practical Allyship as part of an internal initiative to deepen inclusion, leadership accountability, and cultural transformation across the organization. The goal was to move beyond surface-level EDI efforts and provide leaders with a practical, sustainable framework for action.

Engagement:

Fenton delivered a keynote aligned with Oxford’s identity as a high-performance real estate investor and developer. Through candid storytelling and strategic insight, he framed Practical Allyship as a business imperative rooted in long-term value creation. He introduced four key pillars: Sponsorship, Intervention, Amplification, and Education. Each was linked to tangible actions Oxford could take across its workforce, leadership systems, and the communities it serves. The session challenged leaders to consider their role in shaping not just internal culture, but also the physical and social environments they influence.

Outcomes:

The keynote shifted how leaders viewed allyship. It wasn’t framed as compliance or moral obligation, but as a lever for measurable performance and institutional resilience. Fenton’s message landed well with Oxford’s investment-minded culture, emphasizing that strong fundamentals lead to sustained results. The talk sparked reflection and energized dialogue around embedding Practical Allyship into Oxford’s operating model and leadership behaviors.