Overview/Background:
The client, a reputable non-profit organization in the mental health sector, recognized the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to be more deeply embedded into their operational framework. The challenge was to design and implement an Equity Transformation Plan that would integrate DEI throughout the organization. To address this challenge, they engaged the services of Dionne Boyd.
Objectives:
The primary goals were:
To conduct an organizational assessment that highlights the current state of DEI within the organization.
To co-create a comprehensive Equity Transformation Plan with the DEI working group.
To ensure the plan includes key components like the organization’s commitment, metrics, timelines, and ownership across various departments.
Strategies and Implementation:
Dionne helped assemble a 25-person cross-functional DEI working group. The group, guided by Dionne, was charged with developing the organization's Equity Transformation Plan.
Starting with a comprehensive organizational assessment, Dionne facilitated several sessions, encouraging open discussions and ensuring all voices within the working group were heard. The co-creation process was vital to foster ownership and buy-in from all involved.
Key areas of focus for the plan included the organization’s commitment, metrics, timelines, and clear ownership across several sectors, including People & Culture, Programs, Policy, and Volunteer Engagement.
Results:
The successful collaboration resulted in a comprehensive Equity Transformation Plan that was well-received across the organization. The plan not only encompassed a clear commitment to DEI but also detailed the metrics for assessing progress, timelines for implementation, and delineated responsibilities across key sectors.
Client Feedback:
The organization commended Dionne's approach, particularly appreciating her facilitation skills, the clarity of the final plan, and the sense of ownership and engagement she fostered within the DEI working group.
Conclusion:
This case study demonstrates Dionne's ability to lead diverse teams in the creation of comprehensive DEI strategies. Her strengths in facilitating dialogue, encouraging participation, and fostering ownership enable organizations to implement robust DEI policies that are fully integrated into their operational framework.
Next Steps:
If your organization is seeking to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into its core, contact Dionne today. With her guidance, you'll be able to develop an effective and actionable Equity Transformation Plan that resonates with all stakeholders.
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