How to get your abandoned diversity initiatives back on track
This tweet went viral, and for many leaders and managers, it’s a relatable experience. After 2020 and the resurgence of Black Lives Matter, many diversity initiatives have slowly regressed faded into the background — and yet the underlying issues haven’t been solved. By now we all know that companies with diverse teams outperform others by 35%*, so why are Diversity Initiatives still being abandoned?
We’ve run over 400 workshops for leading companies, here’s why their Diversity initiatives thrive:
✅ They have internal buy-in from key stakeholders by building a data-led business case - e.g., diverse companies are 70% more likely to capture new markets (Harvard Business Review)
✅ They embrace pushback — some colleagues may not like the new diversity programmes in place, and that’s okay! Creating space for ‘healthy friction’, as our client Resident Advisor defines it, is the key to growth
✅ They pace themselves over the year. Colleagues remember when companies don’t follow through on big statements and one-off campaigns. A multi-stage programme helps build trust in your community
*Source: Instride
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