Last year, I worked with two DEI leaders who felt powerless in their roles and were overwhelmed by the increasing expectations but decreasing resources.
They were stuck, confused and exhausted.😫
They gathered a small group of staff who wanted to create change in their workplace through a DEI committee. Ten heart-filled leaders and thoughtful frontline employees wanted to do the right thing.
They created engaging programming like book clubs and lunch-and-learns, but they weren't seeing the type of outcomes they were looking for.
The challenge was that they needed more clarity and structure to be successful.
Enter… me! 👋🏾
I was so excited that they asked me to support them in creating a DEI committee. Not just because they are committed, fabulous people, but because I always tell clients that DEI work is a marathon, not a spirit.
For six months, I guided them through developing the final product - a committee charter. The charter is the committee's governance cornerstone.
We determined…
✅ Senior leader involvement strategy
✅ Membership criteria and tenure
✅ Accountability structure
✅ Leadership structure
✅ Guiding principles
✅ Roles and responsibilities
✅ Meeting frequency
✅ Communication process
✅ Committee mission
✅ Committee size
Now, they have a high-functioning diversity, equity, and inclusion committee dedicated to supporting their organization in living its values through a DEI lens.
They put in the work. It wasn't easy, but it paid off. Plus, it reduced burn out because they had a plan to share the load!
You might be wondering...
🤔 How do I get buy-in from senior leaders and colleagues?
🤔 How do I explain how DEI initiatives can retain the best employees?
🤔 How do I make inclusion a part of everyone's job?
🤔 I don't have six months. How could I possibly do this?
Sound familiar?
Six months is a long commitment. And my 4-day DEI Bootcamp was overwhelming for many.
I love working with leaders who want something better but don't know what to do or where to go and want to start working on change now!
Maybe that is you. If so, I can help!
I'm launching Unlocking Inclusive Leadership in 90 Days: Creating a DEI Committee Governance Structure without Certification or Formal Experience.
It is for leaders who need their confusion turned to clarity and their burned-out state turned to energized direction on a flexible schedule.
☑️ Learn how to create a workplace where everyone thrives.
☑️ Get tools to strengthen belonging.
☑️ Create clarity and get buy-in.
Get group coaching from me and lifetime access to step-by-step action-oriented content-packed videos, tools, and templates, that carefully guide you through the DEI committee development process.
As you start (or re-start) your DEI committee, let me be your resource like I've been to so many others.
Set up a 15-minute call https://lnkd.in/gmBxucDK so I can help you make DEI sustainable in your organization.
See you on my calender 😉!
Melissa 👋🏾
Senior Project Manager at Core Clinical Partners
1moSo wonderful having you with us for the summer, Michael!