Our Work

DEI Discovery

Want to advance DEI at your organization but don’t know where to start? Need help gaining buy-in for much-needed DEI initiatives? Struggling to develop a scope of work and budget to pursue your DEI goals? Ready to launch your DEI plan but unsure about potential hurdles?  

YW Boston will work with you to customize a DEI Discovery process that illuminates your diversity, equity, and inclusion strengths, challenges, and opportunities for impact. Utilizing surveys, interviews, focus groups, and document review, YW Boston will deliver a summary of your organization’s current DEI state along with a set of recommendations that can be used to design a DEI strategy and action plan. 

DEI Pulse Survey

The YW Boston DEI Pulse Survey is a valuable tool for assessing and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organization. The survey is designed to take under 15 minutes to complete and will lead to a summary report and recommendations that organizations can use as they continue on their DEI journey. Learn more about our NEW DEI Pulse Survey here. 

DEI Action Plan Development 

Whether you are starting from scratch or are ready to put your discovery work into action, YW Boston will tailor an action plan designed to move your organization toward its equity and inclusion goals. Working closely with your organization, we will: 

• Define DEI goals, outcomes, and performance measures 

• Outline action steps 

• Identify accountable parties 

• Pinpoint potential roadblocks 

This plan will also provide a roadmap for extending your efforts into future years. 

Our Action Plan Development approach centers on our unique Dialogues Series, where a cohort of up to 25 individuals from your organization will engage in facilitated discussions and activities. These sessions deepen your team’s understanding of social identity, systemic inequities, and your organization’s strengths, opportunities for growth, and DEI aspirations, leading to a robust DEI action plan that incorporates input from a diverse range of voices. 

Action Plan Implementation

Ready to put your Action Plan in place? Whether you created it with YW Boston or another consultant, YW Boston is here to help you stay on track towards achieving your DEI goals while building your internal capacity to sustain these efforts long-term. 

We’ll meet with your organization monthly to celebrate progress, tackle emerging obstacles, and adapt your plan as needed. Additionally, YW Boston will host Equity Labs, targeted sessions designed to address specific challenges and goal areas related to your action plan. This collaborative approach ensures that your organization not only advances your DEI priorities, but also embeds them into your organizational fabric for lasting change. 

Ready to take the next step? 

Whether you’re just starting out on your DEI journey, have questions about improving your current strategy, or want support measuring progress over time, contact us to discuss how YW Boston can help you achieve your DEI goals and build more inclusive environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.