Chief’s Commitment to DEI: Our Aspiration
Chief was created to connect and support women executives. We believe the diversity of our community makes us exponentially more impactful, and our vision is a future where one’s race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability or nationality is not a barrier to leadership.
The system isn't built equally for everyone, and we want our community to welcome executive leaders who have traditionally been underrepresented.
We will hold ourselves accountable to deliver on tangible actions that embed equity and inclusion throughout the entire Chief ecosystem.
We strive to become a place where all people are able to give their highest unique contribution to create a community of exceptional leaders.
As we continue to refine and reaffirm Chief’s commitment to DEI, we believe a shared commitment from our Guides is critical to enabling Chief to live our values. Core is a key component of our member experience and to their overall connection to Chief.
Guide Commitment to Inclusive Facilitation:
One of the most important factors in fostering a Core group’s sense of connection and self-discovery is to practice inclusive facilitation. As Core is a principal part of the member experience, and as a Guide, I commit to centering inclusion into every aspect of Core meetings. [Initial here]
Guides and members represent the full spectrum of humanity, and hold multiple and intersecting identities. We are firm in our belief that inclusive practices set the foundation to enable each member to get the most out of their Chief Core experience.
Inclusive facilitation means guiding the group as a collective – incorporating their needs – always ensuring that no one gets left behind. Inclusive facilitation is based on the knowledge that all the identities we hold show up in Core and continually influence the dynamics of the group.
In my work with Chief as a Guide, I commit to leaning towards multipartiality in my facilitation. Multipartiality is an approach that balances power in group settings to support and sustain all voices, especially those marginalized and with less power. [Initial here]
I acknowledge that mistakes will be made along the way. As such, I commit to repairing harm when needed, addressing dynamics to the best of my ability and continuing my own learning and reflective practice as an aspiring inclusive facilitator. [Initial here]
I stand with Chief in this ongoing journey, and I pledge to continue to practice, to reflect and to learn. Together, we can strive to embody Chief’s mission to change the face of leadership.
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