There are obviously many reasons, but some of the main ones are:(1) Failing to create an inclusive culture: Diversity without inclusion is like a root canal without anesthesia. Importantly, no culture change intervention will work unless there is true buy in from the top, and top down diversity initiatives require genuine commitment from leaders who are capable of managing for diversity. Likewise, not all diversity interventions have the same goal, and the same goal may be achieved in different ways or for different reasons. What is the evidence for the effectiveness of your chosen intervention, and how will you measure impact in your organization? Clearly, these are just some of the questions that need to be answered before organizations adopt a specific D&I intervention.

Source: Forbes June 20, 2019 20:15 UTC