These 4 phrases are sabotaging your DEI efforts

While these commitments are critical, the hard work of building inclusive cultures comes down to the conversations happening every day in boardrooms, in virtual team meetings, and in one-on-one interactions. The language we use when discussing our DEI efforts matter. The words and phrases we use reflect whether we understand the inequities that exist and are committed to the work for the long-term, or whether we are checking the box and looking for quick fixes.

Let’s all think twice before using these four phrases heard in many organizations when referring to our DEI efforts: