01/16/2024

Getting DE&I Buy-in from Stakeholders

Here are three steps to making that happen

When hosting meetings that are rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), the principles matter. Having a DEI mindset moves the needle toward equal opportunities for all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age or ability. 

Beyond these principles, meeting planners should strive to get an authentic yes from stakeholders on DE&I efforts. Without buy-in on DE&I from the board, staff, venue, vendors, keynote speakers and others, your events will never be as welcoming as they can be. 

“It’s business 101 to take into consideration as many stakeholders as possible to ensure that you’re addressing the needs of all of those stakeholders,” said Alexis Nicole Mootoo, associate vice president for employee experience: culture, employee relations and equal opportunity at the University of South Florida. “And if you’re doing it with DE&I embedded in your thought process and in your principles, you are much more likely to be successful."

Please select this link to read the complete article from Associations Now.