How to Succeed as a DEI Practitioner
July 15, 2021
Throughout the past decade, job boards have shown a steady increase in DEI postings. In fact, as a share of all job postings, diversity positions rose 18% in 2018, 30% in 2019, and a whopping 123% in 2020. With a renewed focus on DEI, many organizations are moving quickly to hire and integrate DEI leaders who will help them grow, evolve, and reap the benefits of a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
However, most of these roles are new to the organization, and many people stepping into them have little or no experience in leading a strategy-based, data-driven DEI program.
If you’re a new DEI leader, how do you know where to get started? How do you gain buy-in from key stakeholders and position yourself for the greatest influence? Where can you find a few quick-wins to prove the value of your role while you push for long-term change?
Join host Jackie Ferguson, CDE, and panelists Dee McDougal and Jeffrey Despain, CDP as they cover:
- How to write your DEI elevator pitch
- Best practices for DEI implementation
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
