A New Guide

See the link below to access LESSONS, developed by a small team that explored how leaders and coaches can navigate the current scrutiny and shifting landscape around DEI. 

• Intent & Introduction
• Where DEI initiatives Have Fallen Short
  • Mandatory Programs
  • Legal Challenges
  • Perceived Unfairness
• Evidence of Effective DEI Practices
  • DEI by the Numbers: Performance, Innovation, & Engagement
  • What Effective Looks Like
• The Next Phase: Effective Practices 
• CONCLUSION
  • APPENDIX: Addressing Common Critiques 

What Works

• Embedding inclusion into daily management practices, like hiring, mentoring, promotion, retention.
• Universal development programs that lift all employees.
• Strong leadership commitment and data-driven accountability tied to performance and culture.

What Hasn't Worked

• One-off or mandatory DEI trainings that raise awareness but don’t shift systems or behavior.
• Programs that focus on select groups instead of improving opportunity for all.