An important topic of discussion is how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs will evolve under the new Trump administration, especially given actions taken in the previous Trump administration to limit DEI training on federal contracts. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review by Kenji Yoshino, David Glasgow and Christina Joseph revisits a framework developed eight years ago to help global corporations support LGBTQ+ inclusion in countries that are hostile to LGBTQ+ rights.
Companies can choose from three models for global DEI implementation:
- “When in Rome”: Prioritize compliance with local laws and customs, which may require adjusting DEI standards.
- “Embassy”: Adopt DEI practices within the company but refrain from publicly advocating for broader societal change.
- “Advocate”: Actively work to shift local laws and social norms towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Leaders can use this framework to build just and inclusive organizations as resistance to DEI continues to spread.
Read the Harvard Business Review article here.