Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roadmap
Practices that establish organizational policies, strategies and programs that assert internally and communicate externally the organization’s support for advancing D&I.
Develop and Share Organization’s D&I Statement/Strategy
Form an Organizational DEI Committee
Establish a Chief Diversity Officer or Champion
Develop a Diversity Policy for Service Providers
Develop Partnerships with DEI Organizations
Establish Harassment and Discrimination Policies
Support DEI Efforts at Industry Associations
Support PE Industry Events Advancing DEI
Practices that support access to a diverse pipeline of talent into an organization; and the hiring and advancement of diverse candidates within the organization.
Widen Applicant Pool Beyond Traditional Sources
Diversify Organizational Recruiting Efforts
Remove Biases from the Hiring Process
Establish Interview or Hiring Quotas
Educate Diverse Students About Careers in Private Equity
Support Internship Programs for Diverse Candidates
Establish and Support Diverse Mentorship Programs
Establish or Access Training Programs for Non-Traditional Hires
Practices that build an organization-wide culture where it is expected that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and given equal opportunity to succeed.
Create Diverse Employee Resource Groups
Create Inclusive Office Spaces
Encourage the Use of Inclusive language
Establish Flexible Work Policies
Hold Unconscious Bias Training
Practices that promote investment in and success of diverse teams
Support Diverse Investment Teams
Implement a Diverse Investment Strategy
Include D&I Questions During Due Diligence
Provide Guidance to Diverse Fund Managers and PortCo Leadership
Practices that allow organizations to track their own progress, and the progress of their partners, against established goals and industry expectations.
Implement Organizational Culture Surveys and Track Progress
Measure Promotions and Attrition by Gender and Minority Status
Track Diversity Progress at Partner Organizations