Measuring the Impact of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives on Organizational Performance
presented by Diversity Institute and the 50 — 30 Challenge

	2/4/2025
When:	Tuesday, February 4, 2024 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
Where:	Virtual Zoom Event Canada
Contact:	Women's Executive Network rsvp@wxnetwork.com

While many organizations have applied an Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lens to their organizational strategy, research has shown that fewer organizations have robust metrics for evaluating the success of their EDI initiatives. This webinar is for organizational leaders that want to apply an EDI lens to all aspects of the value chain and will explore how to measure the success of an organization’s EDI strategy. The session is designed to discuss the elements of EDI and why they are important in developing and supporting organizational strategy and accountability. Concrete examples will be used to demonstrate how measurement can improve EDI outcomes in each of these areas. These examples will be used to illustrate not just the opportunities quality metrics create but the common challenges and barriers that many organizations face. Practices to implement accountability for improving EDI outcomes will be emphasized. The session will conclude with examples of the risks in failing to create accountability EDI outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of measuring EDI outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for embedding EDI in organizational strategies.
• Leverage existing best practices to support accountability within an organization.
• Understand how to use metrics to assess progress in implementing organizational EDI strategies.
  

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Nancy Mitchell
Director, Research - Special Project, Diversity Institute

Nancy Mitchell holds a masters degree in political science with a graduate collaborative specialization in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her professional background is in gender equality and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She previously worked as a consultant with UN Women supporting numerous initiatives including gender equality in the workplace and women entrepreneurs. She has also published multiple editions of the State of the Industry report with the Unstereotype Alliance on diversity and inclusion in advertising. At the Diversity Institute, Nancy works with stakeholders across the public sector, private sector and civil society to develop research and strategies to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within organizational processes. She has published the City of Markham's Diversity Action Plan and Eliminating Anti-Black Racism Action Plan, The Socio-Economic Review of the Black Muslim Population in Canada, the Micropedia of Microaggressions and manages work as part of the 50 – 30 Challenge, among others.