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Welcome to Your DEI Culture Toolkit.
Creating an inclusive workplace culture requires more than good intentions—it requires practical tools, honest conversations, and consistent action. This toolkit provides you with conversation guides, assessment frameworks, and implementation checklists to move from awareness to meaningful change.
How to Use This Toolkit: Each section can be used independently or as part of a comprehensive DEI strategy. Start where your team is ready to engage and build momentum from there.
Use these questions to facilitate meaningful conversations in team meetings, one-on-ones, or small groups:
Question 1: "What does belonging mean to you in the workplace? Can you share a time when you felt like you truly belonged here—or when you didn't?"
Purpose: Opens discussion about psychological safety and inclusion
Question 2: "What assumptions might we be making about our team members that could be limiting their opportunities or contributions?"
Purpose: Reveals unconscious bias and promotes awareness
Question 3: "Think about a decision we made recently. Who was in the room? Whose perspectives might have been missing?"
Purpose: Highlights gaps in diverse representation in decision-making
Question 4: "What barriers exist in our current processes that might unintentionally exclude certain groups?"
Purpose: Identifies systemic issues requiring structural change
Question 5: "If you could change one thing about our culture to make it more inclusive, what would it be and why?"
Purpose: Generates actionable ideas from diverse perspectives
💡 Facilitation Tip: Create ground rules before starting these conversations:
Use this assessment to gauge your team's current state of inclusion. Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
| Statement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All team members feel comfortable sharing their opinions | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| We actively seek diverse perspectives in decision-making | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| People from all backgrounds have equal growth opportunities | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| We address bias and discrimination when it occurs | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Our meetings create space for quieter voices to be heard | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| We celebrate and leverage our differences | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Feedback is given and received across all levels | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Our team composition reflects the diversity we aim for | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| We have clear processes for reporting concerns | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Leadership models inclusive behaviors consistently | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Total Score: __________ / 50
Score Interpretation:
Use this checklist to drive consistent progress on your DEI journey:
Before the Meeting:
During the Meeting:
After the Meeting:
Building an inclusive culture is a journey, not a destination. You won't get everything right immediately—and that's okay. What matters most is: