Studies show that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) operations can benefit institutions when done right(1)(2) and harm them when done wrong.(3)(4) The challenge this presents demands that DEI professionals employ a research-based approach to maximize benefits. And yet, today there exist very few objective measures of institutional inclusion, upon which DEI professionals can rely.
By combining some of the only measures of inclusion proven to be effective in DEI with a mixed methods research approach, the Inclusion Fitness Program can assess the Inclusion Fitness of your institution. The program includes a thorough assessment of inclusion, with observable data delivered to you, after which recommendations and trainings that address the particular challenges for your organization can be delivered.
View the slideshow below to see a thorough explanation of our multilevel longitudinal research on inclusion.
Dom Mullins, PhD has studied teamwork (social cohesion) in large institutions and some of the most extreme environments in the world. Teamwork is what we know best. The Inclusion Fitness Program gives you the tools to assess and improve teamwork within your organization. View the prospectus below to follow along the presentation with a detailed description of each slide.
Citations
(1) Brimhall, K.C., Mor Barak Michàlle, E., Hurlburt, M., McArdle, J.J., Palinkas, L., & Henwood, B.(2017). Increasing workplace inclusion: the promise of leader-member exchange. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 41(3), 222–239.https://doi.org/10.1080/23303131.2016.1251522
(2) Cottrill, K., Denise Lopez, P., & Hoffman, C. (2014). How authentic leadership and inclusion benefit organizations. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 33(3), 275–292.https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-05-2012-0041
(3) Dobbin, F., & Kalev, A. (2016). Why diversity programs fail. Harvard Business Review, 94(7/8), 52-61
(4) Ellsesser, K. (2019, January). Is this the answer to diversity and inclusion? Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2019/01/28/is-this-the-answer-to-diversity-and-inclusion/#1a60d0a7523f
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