Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are a way of doing business and leading - not an individual program or policy. Organizations and institutions were designed to create the outputs and experiences they do. Fundamentally, DEI and anti-racism are about re-designing your organization to be more equitable and inclusive so that all stakeholders - from board members, customers and employees - can realize the benefits of a thriving, diverse organization. Effective DEI requires a systemic lens, transformed operations and cultural strategy. Anti-racism is the moment-to-moment conscious practice of choosing policies, practices and behaviors that deconstruct superiority and advantages between racial groups. For organizations ready to make this commitment, I provide thoughtful and strategic advising and programs on:
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Executive coaching
Leader decision-making Cultural awareness/competence training Individual skill-reflection Meeting culture |
DEIB metrics
Strategic Planning Employee lifecycle review (recruiting, hiring, etc.) Performance/talent reviews Learning and development advising |
Belonging is a deep acceptance and sense of home where being your authentic self leads to living and working at your fullest potential. It is the intentional creation of beloved community as parents, neighbors, coworkers and leaders.
Diversity. The measured presence of difference. Example questions include: How can we attract more diverse candidates to join our team? Which voices are missing from this conversation?
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Equity is the recognition that barriers and advantages exist. It's the act of removing institutional and cultural barriers to inclusion, belonging and diversity. This is about building practices, structures and social norms that are anti-racist and intersectional.
Inclusion. Consider this your relationship to diversity: how you welcome it in every interaction and what you do when you're challenged by it. It's the social norms that help people feel welcome.
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