When I’m prepping for a keynote, I love to spend time talking to the client about their DEI goals and current state. Between all these conversations, research for 5 Things, and research for my book, Inclusive 360, I think I figured out the winning formula for meaningful DEI progress: Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA).
It sounds simple but we all know it’s not easy. Let me break it down:
- Purpose must be a people-first message that employees can rally around. Leaders should also share their own individual purposes.
- Strategy must be holistic and organization-wide, not simply workshops and coaching, not simply hiring more underrepresented talent.
- Accountability must be for all managers, or everyone, if you'd like, where engagement in or progress on DEI goals is a part of performance reviews.
Consider Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA) as a three-legged stool that wobbles depending on what’s missing (a metaphor borrowed from the book Unleashed). In a short conversation with a client, that framework will allow our team to quickly identify the areas of opportunity that can move the needle most quickly. I love that we get to do this stuff!
Here are the good vibes I found this week:
- LinkedIn Adds New Accessibility Features, Including Auto-Captions on Videos
- Software Helps Employers Fix Problematic Feedback Language Before It’s Delivered
- ‘The Whole Country Shines With a Huge Rainbow’: Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All Mexican States
- Diwali Will Be a Public School Holiday in New York City Starting in 2023
- Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With Disabilities
Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-dei-psa
To learn more about Toby and his company, Mildon - visit: https://www.mildon.co.uk/
