5 Things / Checking The Box


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Checking boxes gets a bad rap in the diversity, equity, and inclusion world. We hear, “don’t have another ‘check the box’ workshop.” We’re warned that checking the box can be performative. That it’s inauthentic.

Here’s the thing… I like checking boxes. I find it very satisfying to check something off, then move on to the next something. When we're tackling big challenges like a lack of diversity and inclusion, we ought to start small, check some boxes, build up momentum and a shared sense of purpose, then keep adding more boxes to check, tactical boxes that address inequities. Ultimately those checked boxes can add up to serious progress.

Ideally, all of an organization’s functions should have a series of tactical DEI boxes to check. A cross-functional approach creates the surface area for more momentum and traction, and ultimately meaningful progress. DEI should not live in HR.

That’s our approach to DEI - holistic, and Inclusive 360. If you like checking boxes, take our quiz: www.Inclusive360.com/quiz

This Week's Good Vibes:

  1. Transgender Woman Inducted Into The National Women's Hall of Fame

  2. March Madness Finals Ratings Set A Record High For Women

  3. Historically Black University Created Its Own Tech Intern Pipeline

  4. Goldman Sachs Invests $2 Billion in Black Women-Owned Businesses — The First Chapter of a Bigger Plan

  5. Bud Light Doesn't Care That You're Mad About Its Dylan Mulvaney Collab

    • Bud Light has a new partnership with transgender TikToker and influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The partnership included a commercial and a special beer can celebrating Dylan’s transition, which she shared with her viewers. The commercial ticked off a lot of conservative Bud Light drinkers but the beer company stood behind Dylan. It seems an unlikely partnership, but I love that the blue-collar brand is embracing transgender inclusion, especially given all the anti-trans laws being passed.

Call to action:

Check out Translator, “a social DEI learning platform designed for facilitators, live audiences, and data freaks.” Its Founder and CEO, Natalie Egan, is a brilliant trans woman I neglected to include in my list last week. h/t to reader Rachel Kjack for the note.


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