How do I become a Diversity and Inclusion Manager?

I. Speak the language

Become familiar with the following terminology:

  • Diversity
  • Inclusion
  • Black Lives Matter (BLM)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Minority groups
  • Equality
  • Equity
  • Cultural fit
  • Discrimination
  • Disability
  • Disadvantage
  • Ethnic group
  • Gender privilege
  • White privilege
  • People of color (POC)
  • Racism
  • Ally
  • Accessibility
  • Agism
  • Sexism
  • Gender identification
  • Cisgender / Cis
  • Sponsor

II. Network

Schedule 1 on 1's to better understand each team member's role in establishing and managing diversity and inclusion processes.

  1. Company Leadership
  2. Human Resources
  3. Legal

III. Familiarize yourself with historical events

Become familiar with the following historical figures and events

  • Slavery
  • Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Black history month
  • Black Lives Matter, protests
  • Jim Crow Laws
  • Women education
  • Women's right to vote
  • #MeToo
  • American Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Website Accessibility Guidelines (W3C)
  • Same-sex marriage
  • Gay pride week

IV. Read

  • 50 ideas for cultivating diversity and inclusion in the workplace (read)
  • Why focusing on women doesn't work for diversity inclusion (read)

Get started.