Based on my recently concluded research, there are 10 key components needed for seriousminded organizations to take DEI to the next level.

The Leadership
1. Senior Management Buy-in (Commitment)
2. Accountability of all Key staff:

The Plot
3. Articulate & Research-based DEI Policy
4. SMART Goals

The DEI Team
5. DEI budget & Dedicated Team:
6. DEI Leader with lived experience:
7. Direct Reporting Line to the Chief Decision Maker and Seat at the Table

Data & Reporting
8. Diversity Data & Research
9. Diversity Metrics/ Regular Review & Reporting

The People
10. Engagement and Two-way communication.

Source: Dubem, M (2024) Invisible Guests : Giving Equity a Seat & Voice at the Diversity & Inclusion Table
(The Case of Female Visible Minority Migrants in Canada)

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