Perhaps you have felt this helplessness in any array of ways over the last couple of years. It is an easy feeling to have. But we cannot give up or stand still, so here is an easy four-step process to make a difference when you feel like the world is burning down around you and there is nothing you can do to stop it.
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Over the last five months, we’ve delved deep into what operationalizing justice actually looks like, answering the question we so often get as people struggle to turn thoughts and ideas into action: “This sounds good, but how do we do it?” We have put together a checklist of actions to consult as you work to center and operationalize justice across organizations. We have sequenced the areas as a recommended progression, but each person and organization is different, so feel free to find the starting place that makes sense for you.
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Since March we have been living through a global pandemic. Compounded by acts of racism and police brutality that have sparked outrage and protest not only in the U.S., but across the globe. Compounded by what some are calling the most consequential election of our time — marred with voter suppression and divisive rhetoric. It’s no wonder that you may feel not yourself. At times we may feel that we must be strong for our families and/or colleagues… but remember, it’s OK to not be OK.
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Analyzing data and interrogating data are not the same thing. We currently analyze diversity data, but we less often interrogate it with a justice lens. Analysis can uncover some of these inequities, but interrogation reveals the systems that perpetuate them. This week I will explore how to interrogate internal data such as applicant flow, hiring, termination (both voluntary and involuntary), promotion, and performance appraisals.
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