Develop an Inclusion Strategy to Leverage Diversity and Drive Innovation
An inclusive culture is the key to unlocking the benefits of diversity.
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Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.Failure to implement a D&I strategy causes a non-inclusive organization culture, resulting in:
- Less innovation
- Lower profit margins
- Increased turnover and disengagement
Implementing a D&I strategy results in:
- Leveraging diversity to drive innovation
- Increase in financial gains
- Increase in retention and engagement
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Module 1: Create a Vision Statement and Assess Current State
The Purpose
- Create a vision for D&I for the organization.
- Identify the focus areas for the organization and establish organizational goals based on these points.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Vision of the organization is defined and gap areas are detected
- High-level goals are devised to help propel the D&I strategy into the organization
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 1.1 | Establish your D&I vision. |
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| 1.2 | Analyze the data gathered by conducting a gap analysis. |
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| 1.3 | Establish your high-level goals using the outcome of your gap analysis and the Diversity and Inclusion Diagnostic. |
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Module 2: Establish Action Steps for Creating an Inclusive Organization
The Purpose
- Understand what items and criteria will shape a culture of inclusivity.
- Create action items specific to the D&I strategy that will aid in implementation.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Interpret findings and design a plan with action items for implementing a D&I strategy
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Identify criteria for creating an inclusive environment. |
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| 2.2 | Document action plan items and the next steps you will take to create an inclusive culture. |
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| 2.3 | Determine and document specific action items you will implement in your D&I strategy. |
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| 2.4 | Prioritize specific action items you will implement as part of your D&I strategy. |
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Module 3: Plan the D&I Strategy Implementation to Ensure Success
The Purpose
- Recognize actions that will benefit managers in the implementation of D&I.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Smooth implementation
- Greater adoption of D&I strategy into the organization
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Create a list of actions that managers can take to implement D&I. |
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