Complete the audit on page 4 of the PDF to assess your organization’s progress. Then use pages 5 to 13 for detailed guidance on how to embed accountability for DEI goals across your leadership team.

Use the questions below and on on page 4 of the PDF to assess where your organization stands. Progressive organizations instill accountability for DEI goals by performing well in all five of these areas. For any question to which you respond “No” or “Not sure,” refer to the corresponding page for detailed guidance on next steps.

Action step: Clearly communicate process and outcome goals that accurately reflect your strategic priorities in DEI.

Action step: Select one or two goals from your DEI scorecard to elevate as a shared goal that all executives are responsible for advancing. Include these goals in executives’ compensation plans.

Action step: Embed equity considerations into the strategic priorities for which leaders are already responsible.

Action step: Use a phased approach to cascade DEI goals, starting from the top.

Action step: Build a culture that fosters the understanding, clarity, and enthusiasm necessary to get everyone involved in meeting DEI goals.