Simmons "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape: Building a DEIA Action Plan"

This presentation was provided by Deirdre Simmons of Consulting Alma (dba Alma, LLC), for the final session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Eight: 'Building a DEIA Action Plan,' was held August 1, 2024.

1. DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape
A 2024 NISO Training Series
Session #8:
Building a DEIA Action Plan
w/Deirdre Simmons (almallc.org)

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Setting Expectations: A Primer
Expanding Pathways to Publishing
How to advance DEIA work in Current
Deirdre Simmons, MSHRM, Published Author,
Certified Coach, Certified DEI Facilitator and
University Professor

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Setting Expectations: A Primer
Expanding Pathways to Publishing
Careers
Bias in Artificial Intelligence
Inclusive Language
DEIA in Peer Review
Accessibility in Metadata
How to advance DEIA work in Current
Legal Climate
Deirdre Simmons, MSHRM, Published Author,
Certified Coach, Certified DEI Facilitator and
University Professor

5. Mapping Out
•Where are we personally in our
understanding and commitment
(WHY)?
•How do we know where to begin?
•Which direction do we go in?
•What is realistic?
•Who has the budget?
The DEIA Journey

6. “The Five Stages
of DEI Maturity”
by Ella F. Washington
published by HBR

8. The DEIA Journey
Mapping Out
The Korn Ferry Diversity and Inclusion
Maturity Model:
A New Understanding
Defined Anchors
•Basic
•Progressing
•Advanced
•Leading Edge

9. The DEIA Journey
Mapping Out
The Korn Ferry Diversity and Inclusion
Maturity Model:
A New Understanding
Defined Anchors
•Basic
•Progressing
•Advanced
•Leading Edge
Activity
Lagging Indicators
Leading Indicators
Predictive Indicators
MEASUREMENT

10. Structural
How equitable and transparent
are the systems and processes in
place in order to prevent
unconscious bias
Structural
How equitable and transparent
are the systems and processes in
place in order to prevent
unconscious bias
Behavioral
Conduct of individuals as
they undergo journey of self
discovery and more alert of
biases
Behavioral
Conduct of individuals as
they undergo journey of self
discovery and more alert of
biases

11. The DEIA Journey
Mapping Out
The Korn
Ferry
Diversity
and
Inclusion
Maturity
Model:

13. the DEIA Journey?
Where are you in

14. BREAKOUT
An Action Plan
What is the one thing you can tackle first --
personally and professionally?
How does your organization promote, engage, and
foster an inclusive workplace culture?

15. Summary
How have you shifted your focus or expanded your perspective?
What are other factors to consider?
•All Bias Isn’t Unconscious
•Be Curious and Kind
•Continue Learning
•Do Examine Systems (Thinking & Historical Perspectives)
•Expect Excellence
•Frame conversations to meet people where they are

16. Deirdre Simmons, MSHRM,
PHR, SHRM-CP, CPF
Connect with me on LinkedIn
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