This chapter outlines the essential steps for creating a successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program within an organization. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the current culture, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data, and maintaining accountability among leaders. Through case studies and research insights, the chapter highlights effective strategies to ensure sustainable DEI efforts and avoid common pitfalls.
Do you know how your company’s DEI efforts are going? What data does your company collect to track and shape these efforts?
In this episode, DEI strategist and consultant Lily Zheng explains why data-driven efforts are everything. The way people make lasting progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion is to measure outcomes.
During this year’s Women at Work Live event, DEI strategist Lily explained the opportunities that data can create for DEI. They give examples from different companies, including one that was able to discern where exactly their recruiting efforts became inequitable and how the company fixed it. Lily also has advice for making a difference with data even when your company is tiny or you’re starting from scratch or there’s no budget.
Guest experts:
Lily Zheng is a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist, consultant, and speaker who works with organizations to achieve the DEI impact and outcomes they need. They are the author of DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing it Right.
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