In the face of growing opposition, what proactive actions can leaders take to fortify their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments? This final episode of the mini-series "Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's New Reality" is your guide to moving from a defensive stance to one of proactive leadership.

Host Rhodes Perry shares essential strategies for building a powerful "champions coalition" beyond traditional teams, and a roadmap for reimagining your DEI framework to ensure success for everyone. You'll learn to clarify outcomes, design scaled behavior change, and embrace "leveling strategies" that de-bias workplace systems.

Discover how to avoid common pitfalls like performative activities and working in a silo. Listen now to learn how to lead with clarity and courage, mobilizing your organization to build a true culture of belonging.

Key Takeaways & Timestamps

• [2:00] The importance of moving from a defensive to a proactive stance.

• [4:30] Building a champions coalition and reimagining your DEI framework.

• [7:00] How to clarify outcomes with the "for the sake of what?" question.

• [9:15] Embracing leveling strategies and scaled behavioral change.

• [12:00] Why mobilizing the field and coaching people leaders is crucial.

• [15:00] Key practices to avoid: performative activities, working in a silo, and more.

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