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I'd love to see a uniform language and metric around DEI initiatives. Example: Markers for success of a campaign, or profit and loss center, or for agency growth. They are concrete. DEI presently feels very squishy. I have an idea of the problems, and an opinion about them, but love some genius to express it objectively. Concretely.
Start within HR overall and you can do a stealth initiative and then try to create a DEI function or role within the company. Either way, you will then gain some experience that will make you a better candidate for roles that already exist.
I'm honestly not so sure where DEI is going. It had its big hey day in 2020-2021, but since then it feels like companies don't always see the utility in it or that it's more divisive than it is helpful. I think it'd be a good idea to find a niche within DEI to market yourself well.
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Depending on where you work, I would recommend getting really involved with ERGs and vocal about how much you care about DEI. Having the team know who you are is half the battle in interviews.
Take a gig in one of the EBRGs. There are several available. Build bridges and get to know ppl there.
Then find an initiative you can lead. It’s even better if it crosses EBRGs. See if your work area has an Allyship or ambassador group for DEI. Present to your team on topics you know related to DEI. Make a DEI minute that you share in every team meeting. It looks good for your leader and you.
I jumped from management consulting to DEI and now am building my own department. Happy to talk privately about what skills and experiences were useful in the jump and what I see that sets apart a dei practitioner today.