Title: 7 keys to a successful diversity and inclusion initiative
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7 keys to a successful diversity and inclusion initiative
Today's workforce is calling for a stop to bias and prejudice, and business and HR leaders need to take effective action. Here's a look at diversity initiative best practices.
What is diversity and inclusion?
What is a diversity and inclusion initiative?
Benefits of diversity and inclusion
1. Think beyond diversity and inclusion
2. Enlist top leadership support for diversity
Inside looks at D&I
3. Fund diversity initiatives
4. Get proactive about D&I, DEI and DIB training
5. Make diversity and inclusion core values
6. Use data to support diversity initiatives
7. Invest in diversity software
Next Steps

Content: In response to the recent racial unrest and protests in the United States, many organizations have made statements reaffirming their commitments to fostering inclusive cultures but haven't backed that up with financial support, said Charles F. Coleman Jr., diversity and inclusion strategist at diversity consultancy, CFColeman, LLC, located in New York. "A budget to support D&I initiatives and being present when those plans are executed [is] a visible display that [leaders] are leaning in and expect the rest of the company to follow suit," Coleman said. To show that support for diversity and inclusion is backed by actions, business leaders can look for a myriad of ways to support diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging by making these concepts a part of the business offerings. An organization that manufactures and sells telephony products could cater to those who are hearing-impaired or those who are neurodiverse, Graves said. A venture capitalist could help build diversity with specific investments. Black founders, for example, typically get less than 2% of venture capital dollars, so a VC could bridge that gap in equity by focusing at least part of its investments on startups with Black founders. The point is to think broadly. "Social impact, how you serve the community and your customers, should also be a consideration," Farias said. 4. Get proactive about D&I, DEI and DIB training
We can very well be an advocate consciously for equality and equity but we still make decisions based on our inherent biases.