I developed the below DEI skills scale as part of an Equity and Equality initiative I’m leading for International Women’s Forum Chicago, an international organization of women leaders with a mission to advance women’s leadership and champion equality worldwide. The scale is an adaptation of Benner’s novice to expert model, and is designed to catalyze thinking and action by helping people identify where they are, what they are doing and can do to further DEI in their lives and business.

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About the Author: Kendra M. Colemen

Kendra Coleman is President of Kindred Organizational Consulting, Inc and we help leaders and teams strengthen their skills and ability to work, lead and follow together, including working through change. Our core strength is developing cultures of clarity, connection and engagement – core ingredients needed to succeed in today’s uncertain times.