We have an initial vision of where we want to go; but where are we now? To determine capability and capacity, we conduct:
- Culture Assessment. What elements inherent in the culture will help or hinder our efforts to create and implement a diversity strategy? If necessary, leaders will work to adjust culture to facilitate the change.
- Diversity Research. This invaluable data focuses on the experiences of people within the organization based on various dimensions of diversity and helps clarify and guide the change initiative.
- Benchmarking. The goal is to learn what has been successful under different circumstances and carefully apply that knowledge to the present needs of the organization.
- Opportunity analysis. If diversity management is implemented effectively, what benefits and potential gain can organizations realize? The analysis is a method by which clients can determine if there is a sufficient return on their investment.