7 Key Steps Towards Your Diversity Equity Inclusion Strategy Plan

Lack of DEI Expertise Holds Some Organizations Back. When discussing (DEI) Diversity Equity Inclusion strategy with organizational leaders still without one halfway through 2022, the reason they haven’t done so usually involves a lack of expertise within the organization. Leaders understand the overwhelming business case for DEI, they just don’t have certified DEI experts within their HR or Organizational Development departments qualified with DEI strategic planning. To fully benefit from increased diversity, organizations must adopt a learning orientation and be willing to change the corporate culture and structure of power and influence. Four Actions are Required for Leaders: Building trust and creating a workplace where people feel free to express themselves. Actively combating bias and systems of oppression. Embracing a variety of styles and voices inside the organization. Using employees’ identity-related knowledge and experiences to l...