We follow a justice blueprint: 

Terminology and trends within DEIJ change often, but the core foundation of the work has stayed true. There are four key foundational areas that need to be interrogated to create an organization centered in justice, equity, and belonging. Everything centers around your “why.” What is motivating and inspiring you to undertake the challenge and complexity of DEIJ?

From there, we look at the level of engagement and involvement of senior leaders, board members, and key stakeholders. Do they have the understanding, the skills, and tools they need to lead transformational change and address resistance that arises?

The term “power redistribution” often makes people nervous. It really means – whose voices are lifted up? Who gets a seat at the table? Who is empowered to make change? And – how is it funded? 

Transparency builds trust. That’s why consistently presenting the metrics that matter, whether they are positive or negative, is a key part of the blueprint. 

What does fearless accountability mean? It means accepting responsibility for harm. It means recognizing and prioritizing impact over intent. It means centering justice and embracing change.