DEI has been a topic of conversation for many years now, and it seemed like so many organizations felt like they were already “done” addressing the issue. Yet, this is still very much an issue. But how could there still be an issue if many organizations have already implemented many of the best practices and implemented DEI programs? This led us to ask, “Have any organizations actually completed putting DEI programs in place?” This made us want to understand better where organizations thought they were in implementing DEI programs: the Organizational DEI Journey.
This research study was designed to examine these journeys and, in particular, try to identify what resources were needed to help accelerate the DEI Journey for organizations and support individuals who wanted to contribute to adopting DEI practices for their organizations or clients.