We want chapters to use DEI as a lens to view chapter operations. Think about why DEI should be a priority for your chapter. Our chapters represent a diverse group of talent development professionals with different perspectives and needs. When we address these in our chapter operations to give everyone a voice, we are able to make a positive impact that helps create a world that works better. Get on the same page with terms of the matter and how they are defined.
Board of Directors: List the ways your board is representative of your community.
Governance: List the policies and bylaws that support and encourage different viewpoints and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and contributes fully.
Finance: How do you reflect diversity in your sponsorships and partnerships?
Membership: How do you gain awareness of the diversity of your membership?
Communication: How are your visuals representative of your community?
Programming: How do you incorporate DEI within your programming calendar?
Board of Directors: What steps do you take to minimize bias in board decisions?
Governance: How do you recognize your membership needs in your chapter's operating plan?
Finance: How are you removing barriers to entry?
Membership: How are you leveraging strategies for DEI that can potentially lead to more revenue to help support the membership?
Communication: Have you asked members for their pronouns?
Programming: What steps are you taking to ensure that accessibility is available for chapter members and guests at events?
Board of Directors: How is the board using a DEI lens for decision making?
Governance: Are you inclusive of all voices when making policy and bylaw decisions? If so, how?
Finance: What are you doing to identify the accessibility needs of your membership in your expenditures and budget planning?
Membership: What steps are you taking to welcome and appreciate membership diversity?
Communication: What methods are you using to communicate with members and potential members (such as alt text)?
Programming: What steps are you taking to ensure that your invited speakers are embracing DEI?
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