A guidebook for organizations in the early stages of their DEI journey.

This guidebook is designed to support folks who are curious about implementing equity and inclusion strategy in their organizations. We will take a deeper look at the early stages of planning for meaningful change and why listening first is the most effective way to plan for a path forward. The following resources and information can help you take your first steps toward building a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

Table of Contents

• About this Guidebook

• Table of Contents

• Using a Shared Language

• Beginning the Journey

• Pathways to Workplace Inclusion

• Don’t Let Assumption Stifle Curiosity

• Characteristics of Early-Stage Organizations

  • WHO’S IN CHARGE

  • WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED

  • COMMITMENT

  • BUDGET

  • TRANSPARENCY

  • EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEYS

  • WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE THINKING & ASKING

  • LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

• Laying the Groundwork for Meaningful Change

  • PROJECTS FOR LISTENING FIRST

  • PROJECTS FOR LEARNING TOGETHER

  • PROJECTS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

  • WHERE TO INVEST RESOURCES

• Keep Equity at the Center of Your Strategy

• How to Evolve to the Next Stage

• Questions for Reflection

• About Us