When laying out DEI strategies, most organizations rely on metrics and targets based entirely or primarily on representation (i.e., diversity). Aside from the difficulty of selecting meaningful targets, this is a dangerous practice that can lead to internal backlash and complaints of reverse discrimination, and it can create legal challenges especially in these times of anti-DEI backlash.
This webinar introduces a way of measuring equity by focusing on the experiences and outcomes for different identity groups as they interact with policies, processes and systems in the organization. The focus on equity has many benefits, perhaps the greatest being that it offers a simple, universal target: find inequities and drive them to zero. The approach also makes it much easier to measure progress at all levels from managers to the top leadership, creating a high level of visibility and accountability.
If you’re interested in hiring us to conduct a dedicated workshop on this or other topics for your organization, please get in touch.