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Building the Right Foundation
Making the case for DEI
Why diversity matters
Overcoming objections to DEI
DEI Terminology
Leadership actions BEFORE you begin
Goal setting and budgeting
OVERVIEW
You’ve heard it said before, “without a solid foundation, the building will crumble”. There are many actions that happen BEFORE you embark on your journey, beginning with understanding why diversity matters and identifying if your leaders have the “will” to lead the efforts, and change their hearts and minds, if needed.
Media Resources
Real Talk Podcast
Making a Case for DEIA & the Will to Change
Are your leaders ready to change their hearts, their minds, their perspectives when it comes to the importance of DEIA and B? Following along with our Deconstructing Diversity online training program as we encourage you to dig deep into the origin of your belief system. Understanding that all have different values, we have a solid case for DEIA and when building and embracing cultures of inclusion and belonging, leaders must meet their conflicting beliefs and biases head-on.
Why Diversity Matters?
Data suggests that having a diverse talent pool has many business benefits, which is important. However, the impact on your most precious resource, your people, is what drives your business success and your thriving culture. Diversity Matters!
Overcoming Objections to Implementing a DEIA Program
Sometimes employees might resist, the company implementing DEI. Let’s look at strategies for addressing employee resistance to diversity, equity and inclusion. Let’s talk strategies on how you can help employees see the value and clear benefits of DEI in a way that will be universally accepted.
DEI Terminology, Frequently Misunderstood Vocabulary
If you want to walk the walk, you must first understand the talk as you work to achieve DEI goals. There are terms that many believe are interchangeable, but they are not. Shared terminology is key to the team speaking the same language and moving in the same direction.
Strategies & Guides
Before You Begin
Before you embark on your DEI and A journey, it’s important that organizational leaders come together to uncover their and the organization’s readiness to BEGIN the journey. Identifying the process, the right resources, the funding needed, and the timeline is a critical first step. THEN you can begin to drive your DEIA journey!
How to Launch a DEIA Initiative: 7 Steps to take BEFORE you Begin
While many organizations have prioritized meaningful diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) work, some still struggle to develop a full strategy and operationalize DEI throughout the organization. Let’s start at the beginning and work forward.
Getting Executive Sponsorship
The DEI committee or council must obtain executive leadership’s buy-in, which is influenced by a voice within their ranks. Let’s walk thru ways to get a busy executive to dedicate some of their extremely valuable time and resources to help drive DEI throughout the organization.
Establishing the DEIA Volunteer Committee and Governance
Forming a DEI committee is a foundational step in creating organizational change thru your DEI journey. It also signals to your staff that you’re taking DEI seriously. Follow this guide to understand, not only the HOW, but the what and why of your DEI engagement strategy.
DEI Goal Setting and Vision Casting
To have a successful DEI program, you must determine where you are going. Casting a vision for your DEI pathway goes beyond setting measurable benchmarks; it includes for growth and sustainability, employee engagement, addressing community needs and more.
Budgeting for DEIA
DEI efforts cannot be successful without putting resources behind the work, which has a cost attached. You must consider the people requirements, learning programs, strategic planning, events, consultant fees and other less tangible requirements.
Designing the DEI Corporate Charter
What is the governance structure that your organization will employ as you review and recommend policies, practices, and procedure? The DEI Corporate structure defines your organizational leaders’ duties and responsibilities and commitment to your DEI journey.
DEI vs. DEIA
Have you heard of DEAI? And do you understand when your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion focus should include “Accessibility”? And what’s the difference? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million adults (or one in four people) in the U.S. has a disability, but they’re often left out of the strategy and conversation. It’s time to include accessibility!