Diversity, y, EEquity & Inclusion Lens An inclusive organization is one where w all voices are respected and hearrd, that seeks out the nderrepresented, and everyone is provided the opportunity to make perspectives of those who are un unique contributions. To become more inclusive, organizations and leaders must hold themselves accountable for the action or inaction they take. The Lens can help organizations and leaderrs begin to take the steps necessary to reflect the diversityy of the communities you serve and be intentional about EQ U IT Y – Equit y recognizes that each creating welcoming spaces. p e r s o n h a s d i f f e r e n t c i rc u m s t a n c e s a n d allocates resources and oppor tunities Examine your work and frame co onversations with needed to reach an equal outcome. these questions to ensure equitaable results:
Audience e
O Outcomes
• Who is the audience?
• Is there any concern on how the outcome may be perceived by others?
• Has gender, age, race, d practice type ethnicity and conside d? b idered? been • Do we underrstand the needs of our targett audience?
Whatt policies li i or • Wh practices may contribute to exclusion?
Impact
A Alignment
• What are thee intended impacts?
• Does this align with our core values?
• What are posssible unintended impacts?
• Does this align with our vision for an equitable and inclusive organization?
ne be burdened • Might anyon by this?
Involvement • Are those impacted involved in the decision making process? • Whose perspective is missing?
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