You may have heard that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work is a journey or an ever-evolving path. It’s true, but only marginally helpful. You still have to figure out where and how to take the first step, or the fiftieth step. In this webinar, Kellie Richardson and Vanessa Elena López will introduce the concept and practice of an internal DEI change team. These teams are comprised of current employees who create guideposts and steps along the path to meet organizational equity and inclusion goals. They may also be supported by an internal or contracted DEI manager.
View this webinar if you’re curious about whether a change team strategy might help your organization and what you need to get started. You’ll also hear from real change teams at environmental non-profits (including TREC!) about how they navigated this strategy and how it has facilitated change at their organizations.
Additional Resources:
- TREC Change Team Webinar Supplement (with resources/guides)
- Systems Change & Deep Equity Article
- Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
- DEI Development Plan Template
Contact: Vanessa López and Kellie Richardson, TREC
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