DEIB Strategy Consulting

We are committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces rooted in belonging - at work and in the world. To do that, we work with an intersectional systems-change approach. We proactively address barriers that prevent people, especially those historically living at the margins, from participation, access, and feeling valued.

Like you, we are interested in addressing root causes, not just symptoms, and recognize that effective DEIB work is an ongoing journey of learning and growth. We prefer to establish long-term partnerships, rather than short, out-of-the-box interventions, and walk the DEIB journey with our partners in a co-creative and iterative process.

Our goal is to help you foster a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and aligned with your values; Making sure that internal change-makers are empowered and enabled to confidently own the project independently from us as soon as possible

(but don’t worry - we won’t leave you hanging).

Some of our client partners

How can we support you?

Status Evaluation & Needs Analysis

  • Conducting data-driven status evaluation and gap analysis, incl. gathering feedback from key stakeholders through interviews and focus groups.

  • Analysis of existing internal data, such as policies and processes, to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities

  • Using an intersectional lens, we identify trends in the results and differences in employee sentiment among various identity groups, especially those historically excluded and holding intersecting marginalized identities.

Strategy Design and Implementation

  • Translation of high-level DEIB vision and assessment insights into structures and targeted interventions.

  • Recommendations for effective changes to policies and procedures, e.g. Code of Conduct, Communication, Performance management

  • Executive advisement on key DEIB milestones & targets that are aligned with organizational values

  • Sparring partner for DEI teams/councils/ officers

Impact measurement

Support in defining metrics or evaluation methods for tracking progress towards an inclusive environment, to determine whether strategies are effective or need adjustment.

 

DEIB Communication

  • Review communication strategy and ensure information and buy in of employees through regular reporting of progress and metrics, and open feedback channels

  • Enable people to provide feedback and understand the need for reporting identity-related information

DEIB Governance

  • Review gaps, risks, and opportunities in the DEIB team setup

  • Review allocation of budget and staffing

  • Review and analyze the effectiveness of organizational involvement with all stakeholders concerning DEIB.

Coaching & Mentoring

We specialize in empowering individuals and organizations to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our experienced coaches provide personalized guidance, practical strategies, and transformative workshops to support your journey towards fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.

Our Impact

20+

Global locations

People directly reached

15+

500+

Bespoke solutions delivered

Common issues we are approached with

  • Uncertainty around where to start and which goals to prioritize. Looking for guidance on the first steps and key priorities for your DEIB efforts.

  • Clarity on how to walk your unique journey, tailored to specific regional needs and capacities, while ensuring alignment with a larger DEIB framework and the values of your organization.

  • To create lasting and effective change, it is important to track the progress of your initiatives and measure their impact - ensuring that you achieve the effects you set out to create.

  • Proactively address and overcome barriers that prevent marginalized individuals from feeling safe and empowered.

  • Uncover hidden potential: Evaluating DEI processes & policies to shape a thriving company culture.

  • Overwhelm and overwork: you want to ensure the DEIB work is approached in a healthy, sustainable way and does not overburden the DEIB project team.

Possible DEIB targets

  • Employee Journey (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, offboarding, and alumni)

  • Employer Branding & Marketing

  • Learning and Development

  • Internal / External Communication & Feedback

  • Leadership, Values & Accountability

  • Performance management & Succession planning

  • Workplace Accommodations & Benefits

  • Product Development

  • Supply Chain Diversity

Success Stories

Some of the specific challenges we have helped our partners address, and interventions we have designed

  • Equity audit and status evaluations of selected polices, processes and practices

  • DEIB data analysis, recommendations and support in implementing DEIB objectives in target areas

  • Anti-Discrimination, Accountability & Awareness: Design of Accountability process, Development and evaluation of Code of Conduct & Harassment reporting policies; Training of awareness team(s)

  • Inclusive Communication: Guidelines, (Internal) Communications, Implementation

  • Consulting on (inclusiveness/belonging) survey design

  • Design and delivery of strategic internal and external DEI communications

  • Inclusive leadership training & principle design

  • Belonging Interventions: training & consulting

  • Advisement of and implementation support for DEIB project owners

  • Facilitated dialogue with board, senior leadership and key stakeholders

Dr. Fox’s authentic and integral approach to shaping cultures of belonging in the workplace was one of the many reasons we wanted to collaborate with them for a senior leadership training on the practice of inclusive leadership. What an honor to have them as keynote speaker, co-facilitator, and sparring partner! Particularly inspiring to me was Fox’s ability to create learning moments enabling deep self-reflection -encouraging participants to make the learnings personal, very practical, and always framed on theory.

— Nicole Galindo Sánchez, Resilience Consultant & Facilitator at LEAD Forward

Looking for something else?

Are you unsure if you’re ready to dive into strategy, or would you like to start elsewhere? Do you not yet have the budget for a large strategy project but want to begin with what you have?

Maybe one of our other services can better support you where you are currently at!