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Evidence-Based Implementation Strategies for DEI Success

Many organizations are struggling to turn DEI commitments into reality. A smaller group of “DEI leaders” — organizations operating at advanced levels of maturity — are achieving results. In these organizations, DEI is seen as a shared responsibility, embedded in the core of how the organization operates, and supported by systems that create lasting change. These organizations are focused on building trust, measuring what matters, and making sure everyone — from the boardroom to the front line — is accountable for progress.

Why Organizations Fail at DEI Implementation

by Luiza Dreasher, PhD | 0

Just over a quarter of organizations reached more advanced stages of DEI maturity, while close to 40% were still in the early phases. These struggles are about misunderstanding what it really takes to weave DEI into the everyday fabric of the organization, so it’s not seen as a “project” but a way of operating every single day.

Artificial Intelligence Makes Artificial Progress: The Costs and Consequences of Weaponizing Unchecked AI

by Dr. Megan Larson | 0

Donald Trump recently signed an executive order targeting “woke” AI. The order begins with its first, last, and arguably only accurate statement: “Americans will require reliable outputs from AI, but when ideological biases or social agendas are built into AI models, they can distort the quality and accuracy of the output.”

Can People of Color and People of the Global Majority Truly Experience Psychological Safety in the U.S. Workplace?

by Andrea Pérez-Maikkula and Jerad Green | 0

Psychological safety is often promised but inconsistently realized, especially for People of the Global Majority, so we are introducing the concept of Psychological Agency as a more nuanced and relevant framework and a way to create a container where people who hold non-dominant culture identities can exist within this insidious system without losing their sense of self and reimagine what our workplace experience can be.

Diagnosed Different: Navigating Neurodiversity at Work

by Dr. Megan Larson | 0

How do we work to create more inclusive workplaces for Autistic and other neurodivergent people – especially when we might not know who they are? It will take a willingness to learn and unlearn in a time when ignorance and misinformation abounds. It will take a deep reflection on biases and comfortability that might be unsettling. It will be critical to set aside assumptions – especially those based on a neurotypical understanding – and really settle into the idea that not everyone has to think or act the same to be professional.

The Power of Inclusion: Project Team Success Starts With People, Not Plans

by Katelyn Elaine Peterson | 0

Every day, projects within organizations are either succeeding or failing based on a number of internal and external factors. Yet, there is this secret ingredient that remains true for high-performing teams: Their diversity!

No, it’s not just race or gender (though these are two dimensions of diversity where groups are often underrepresented across leadership or project teams). Naturally, every person on a project team brings a unique perspective and expertise that others on the team may not have.

The Power of Inclusion: The “DEI Hire” Fallacy—Who Gets to Define Merit?

by Mareisha N. Winters Reese | 0

The best person for the job should always be hired. Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? It’s a phrase said as a universal truth, a fundamental principle of fairness. But who gets to decide what “best” means?

Historically, definitions of merit have been shaped not solely by ability or effort but by access, privilege, and exclusionary systems. What we call “merit” is often a reflection of who has historically held power rather than an objective standard of excellence.

The Power of Inclusion: How the AI Revolution is Lifting Up New Ethical Quandaries

by Dr. Megan Larson | 0

It’s 2025, and we might as well call this the year of AI. The impact it will have on our ability to advance as a society is intriguing, but the cost is steep. What are the ethical questions AI raises for us, particularly as those committed to creating inclusive cultures?