Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting
Overview
GCAP is a strong advocate for the advancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to create systemic change and achieve overall organizational excellence. Our team includes DEI subject matter experts who are passionate about understanding and providing sustainable solutions to obstacles that inhibit equity in the communities and organizations we serve. GCAP supports organizations in all different phases of their DEI journey and develops DEI programs that engage diverse stakeholders, cultivate an inclusive company culture, and implement equity to create lasting change. GCAP enacts a broad range of DEI strategic initiatives that can help your organization build a robust DEI program.
Our Services
- DEI goals and metrics including mechanisms for monitoring
- Surveys, interviews, focus groups, and workshops facilitation (internal and external)
- DEI conversations
- DEI trainings
- Strategic planning and recommendations
- Drafting DEI commitment statements
- Enhancement of organizational framework and policies
- Assessment and review
- Program development and implementation
- Benchmarking and best practices review
5 Phases of DEI Strategy & Integration
1Preparation
Get the conversation started, gain buy-in from the leadership team, and ensure there is a strong commitment for DEI.
2Assessment & Review
Collect and analyze the data to identify and address potential gaps. This is the time to review policies, programs, and practices.
3Planning & Development
Use the gap analysis to support the development of DEI plan or policy or both. Finalize, approve, and distribute the plan to all relevant stakeholders.
4Implementation & Monitoring
This plan involves putting the organization's DEI initiatives into action. It also includes adjusting the work to align with the organization's priorities.
5Version Next
Ensure a continuous assessment of DEI initiatives. This can be accomplished by maintaining a DEI Metrics Dashboard and having regular occurring meetings.