As today's political theater attacks the relevance, significance and importance of #DEI, my heart is warmed seeing this post from my alma mater The University of Notre Dame. True colors are beginning to show, as organizations and individuals are walking back their commitment to #DEI, proving their interest was mostly performative. #DEI must be interwoven into the fabric and DNA of an organization, be a foundational pillar in the organization's vission and mission, and not be viewed as a separate program or initiative. Organizational leaders in #DEI must have roles that contribute to vision and mission achievement across the core business functions that create business value, else they will be on the chopping block when the market turns and costs need to be cut. When #DEI is run as a program or an initiative, the end is inevitably in sight.
At Notre Dame, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission as a Catholic university. This #MLKDay kicks off Walk the Walk Week 2024 with events designed to help us consider how we—both individually and collectively—can take an active role in making Notre Dame more welcoming and inclusive. Please join us: https://go.nd.edu/WTWW
Kevin Bethune
8mo
Amen bro.
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8moKenneth Barry Love thee Notre Dame! And very well said.