Part IV Ensuring Executive Accountability

Strategic Playbook for Defending DEI

Part IV: Ensuring Executive Accountability

Executives set the tone for company culture and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion, but how can DEI leaders ensure accountability at the highest levels?

This final installment of the Defending DEI series shares proven strategies for making DEI a shared responsibility across leadership teams.

In this guide, you'll learn how to:

  • Link DEI to executive incentives and performance evaluations
  • Implement transparent reporting structures to track progress
  • Engage executives in DEI councils and ERGs for direct involvement
  • Demonstrate DEI's business impact to drive credibility
  • Train leadership on cultural competency to foster long-term commitment

Download the guide to ensure your executive leadership teams are held accountable for DEI goals and directly involved in progress.

About the series:

The Defending DEI series is crafted to empower DEI leaders to navigate the current socio-political landscape, counteract resistance, and reinforce DEI initiatives in their organizations. 

Part I of the series here on safeguarding DEI initiatives, fostering inclusion, and navigating external pressures.

Part II of the series here on advocating for DEI budget and resources and positioning it as a business imperative.

Part III of the series here on building strong internal allies and partnering with HR, legal teams, ERGs, and more.

Download the guide!