Don't rely on your memory. Keeping track of efforts related to diversity and inclusion, like any strategy, needs to be methodical. Keep a log for yourself.
- Inclusion can be tough to measure.…How do you know if you're doing it well?…As with any strategy,…you have to monitor your progress.…Institutions often conduct organizational culture…and climate studies to keep a pulse…on employee engagement.…If these studies are already in the works,…see if you can access data…or even include a couple of questions…that will help you get a sense…of how things are going.…It's a good idea to collect baseline data…so you know where you're starting.…
This can be uncomfortable…because the data may be unflattering.…Organizations often want to skip this step…and start putting interventions in place…to make the workplace more inclusive.…However, in order to monitor your progress,…you need to first know where you're starting.…This doesn't have to be information you share…with anyone.…Collect this data for yourself…so you know where things stand.…Start by getting feedback from your employees.…Circulate an online survey to your team.…
I've posted some sample survey questions…in the exercise files.…
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1/9/2019- Creating a shared understanding of why inclusion matters
- Establishing trust
- Using inclusive language
- Providing feedback in diverse teams
- Discovering implicit associations
- Delegating work and opportunities equitably
- How unconscious bias creeps into the hiring process
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