Transformational Traction: Core Components of Effective DEI Strategies*
For organizations that are gearing up to perform internal organizational DEI work, the process can become overwhelming. How do you know you'll make a difference and where do you begin? Effective DEI work starts with a comprehensive needs assessment along with a strategy that ties to the overall business outcomes and drives organizational success. This session provides participants with the knowledge, tools and process to build their own sustainable, organizationally-sound, transformational strategy from the ground up.
We begin with the components of a foundational needs assessment: Surveys, focus groups, and organizational data. From there we examine the benefits of a transformational versus transactional approach, an overview of the 13 areas of DEI best practice, and an understanding of the
stages of organizational DEI competence. Along with case-studies from across industries, participants will be given tools and templates to produce their own best-practice strategy.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the core components of an effective DEI strategy.
- Describe a transformational vs a transactional strategic focus.
- Describe the 13 areas of DEI best practice.
- Practice application of core strategy components with guided templates.
*Additional registration and fee required.
Sara Taylor
Sara Taylor, President and Founder of deepSEE Consulting, has 35 years of extensive experience, nationally recognized as in the practice of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion serving local, national and global clients. While her areas of specialty are in both Diversity and Leadership Development, Sara has become a thought leader particularly in the field of Cultural Competence. Her bestselling book, Filter Shift: How Effective People SEE the World, is used by numerous individuals and organizations to increase success and create greater effectiveness. Sara holds a Master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development and, prior to founding deepSEE, held positions such as Chief Diversity Officer and Leadership and Diversity Specialist.