Using critical learnings about global diversity, inclusion, and belonging, develop a D&I initiative that includes the following elements:
- A strong business case
- Consider the impact of federal and state laws.
- Consider both the internal and external business case.
- Include a discussion of two internal examples (e.g., retention, L&D, Diversity Councils, Resource Groups, talent management, succession planning, promotions, leadership development, mentoring).
- Include a discussion of two external examples (e.g., attraction, recruiting, hiring, branding, website effectiveness, social media presence).
- Elaboration on the role and importance of a Code of Ethics or Corporate Social Responsibility Statement as it relates to the organization’s D&I strategy
- Consider and describe ethical practices that relate to areas of HR management
- A discussion of specific D&I strategies and tools that will be utilized
- Consider both short-term (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, development) and long-term (training, retaining, motivating, succession planning) strategies.
- Cite D&I best practices.
- Identification of possible barriers and methods for overcoming them
- Details for measurement, accountability, and periodic review of the strategy
Include data and metrics in your paper as evidence to help support initiatives or opportunities. Also dedicate 1-2 paragraphs to enumerate themes you can draw from The Loudest Duck as related to tools in the toolbox that might be useful to global organizations. You may refer to Chapter 7 and/or other sections of the book that you believe to be applicable.
Reading Material
Great Leaders Who Make the Mix Work
Groysberg, B., & Connolly, K. (2013). Great leaders who make the mix work. Harvard Business Review, 91(9). 68-76. https://search-ebscohost-com.libproxy1.usc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=89714721&authtype=sso&custid=s8983984
The Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2021…
HR Research Institute. (2021). The future of diversity, equity and inclusion 2021; Advance DEI initiatives to achieve greater long-term organizational successLinks to an external site.. HR.com. https://www.hr.com/en/magazines/all_articles/industry-research-summary-the-future-of-diversity-_kkrydydg.html
Why Diversity Matters
Hunt, V., Layton, D., & Prince, S. (2015, January). Why diversity mattersLinks to an external site.. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/why-diversity-matters
DEI Competencies
Colorado State University. (n.d.) DEI competenciesLinks to an external site.. https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/trainings/dei-competencies/
Why DEI Proficiency Is the New Must-Have HR Skill Set
Kiner, M. (2021, July 7). Why DEI proficiency is the new must-have HR skill setLinks to an external site.. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/07/07/why-dei-proficiency-is-the-new-must-have-hr-skill-set/?sh=1f7d9aa1ac3a
11 Ways HR Leaders Can Promote Authentic DEI Practices in Their Workplace
Forbes Expert Panel. (2023, January 5). 11 ways HR leaders can promote authentic DEI practices in their workplaceLinks to an external site.. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2023/01/05/11-ways-hr-leaders-can-promote-authentic-dei-practices-in-their-workplace/?sh=179158506147
We’re Making the Wrong Case for Diversity in Silicon Valley*
Pittinsky, T. L. (2016, April 11). We’re making the wrong case for diversity in Silicon ValleyLinks to an external site.. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2016/04/were-making-the-wrong-case-for-diversity-in-silicon-valley
Getting Serious About Diversity: Enough Already With the Business Case
Ely, R. J., & Thomas, D. A. (2020). Getting serious about diversity: Enough already with the business case. Harvard Business Review, 98(6), 114–122. https://search-ebscohost-com.libproxy1.usc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=146207724&authtype=sso&custid=s8983984
Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
HR Exchange Network Editorial Team. (2022, October 14). Business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).Links to an external site. HR Exchange Network. https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/dei/articles/business-case-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei