Presentation Abstract
Organizations are familiar with developing a strategic plan to focus their work on achieving their mission and vision. A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) road map, aligned with organizational values of DEI, is a strategic plan that defines DEI in your work: where you are starting, where you want to end up, and how you are going to get there. Washington Sea Grant (WSG) has developed a 10-year road map that includes 13 ambitious, but achievable goals that are aligned with tangible strategies and expected outcomes. The road map goals range in specificity; examples include “WSG is welcome and inclusive” and “WSG professional development and fellowship programs prepare the next generation of decision-makers and environmental professionals that is reflective of diverse populations.” Getting buy-in, support, and active participation of all organizational staff and leadership is key to the successful implementation of shifting workplace culture with a DEI road map. Continuous assessment and evaluation of change is essential to measuring progress and attaining road map goals. We will introduce our DEI road map goals, provide example strategies and outcomes, and share lessons learned as we developed and introduced our DEI road map.
Session Title
Best Practices for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Frameworks for Collaborative Planning within Environmental Groups
Conference Track
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2020 : Online)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
2020_abstractID_4708
Start Date
22-4-2020 12:30 PM
End Date
22-4-2020 2:00 PM
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events)
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Diversity in the workplace; Social justice; Organizational behavior; Quality of work life
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Included in
Fresh Water Studies Commons, Marine Biology Commons, Natural Resources and Conservation Commons, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Commons
Strategizing for Workplace Culture: Developing and Introducing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Road Map
Organizations are familiar with developing a strategic plan to focus their work on achieving their mission and vision. A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) road map, aligned with organizational values of DEI, is a strategic plan that defines DEI in your work: where you are starting, where you want to end up, and how you are going to get there. Washington Sea Grant (WSG) has developed a 10-year road map that includes 13 ambitious, but achievable goals that are aligned with tangible strategies and expected outcomes. The road map goals range in specificity; examples include “WSG is welcome and inclusive” and “WSG professional development and fellowship programs prepare the next generation of decision-makers and environmental professionals that is reflective of diverse populations.” Getting buy-in, support, and active participation of all organizational staff and leadership is key to the successful implementation of shifting workplace culture with a DEI road map. Continuous assessment and evaluation of change is essential to measuring progress and attaining road map goals. We will introduce our DEI road map goals, provide example strategies and outcomes, and share lessons learned as we developed and introduced our DEI road map.
