Diversiology Insider — The Federal AI Action Plan Is Here. DEI Is Not. Power Mapping. Leadership Buy‑In.
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Diversiology Insider: The Real Work Report
Real Insights. Real Tools. Real Talk. For Practitioners, Allies, and ERG Leaders
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Welcome to Diversiology Insider: The Real Work Report—built for practitioners, allies, and ERG leaders navigating real-world challenges and pushing inclusion forward.
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Practitioner Check In
This AI Policy Moment Is a Wake-Up Call
The federal government just released its AI Action Plan — and DEI isn’t just missing from the conversation. It’s being deliberately pushed out.
This isn’t a tech update. It’s a leadership moment. One where fairness is de-prioritized, equity is politicized, and DEI is labeled a “bias risk.”
Here’s what every practitioner needs to know:
DEI is explicitly targeted — language like “diversity” and “inclusion” is being removed from risk guidance.
Bias safeguards are sidelined in favor of vague “ideological neutrality.”
Fairness is downgraded — free speech trumps equity concerns.
Algorithmic harm isn’t even mentioned — despite AI’s impact on hiring and promotion.
Adoption is accelerating — with almost no ethical guardrails.
This edition brings you strategy, tools, and connection to help you lead from a place of clarity — not fear. Because silence isn't neutral. And your voice is needed now more than ever.
A breakdown of how U.S. AI policy is reshaping equity risk
Tools to map your influence and move from intention to impact
Strategy for turning leadership buy-in into action
Two powerful event recaps from Rocki, Tiara, Khalil, Mark + Transform
What’s next inside our Inclusive Leaders Collective
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Free Resources We’ve Dropped
Step Into Your Power: Map It First
Every practitioner holds power — the key is understanding where and how you can use it. Start with the insight behind the tool: if you don’t understand your decision-making capital, you can’t lead with strategy. This piece breaks down the hidden dynamics of authority and influence in DEI roles.
Real impact takes more than intention — it takes alignment. Before you download the toolkit, explore this guide on why leadership buy-in isn’t just support — it’s a strategic lever that turns possibility into progress.
Inclusive Feedback: Featuring Rocki, Khalil Smith, and Mark Putrus
We partnered with Transform to launch the Inclusive Leaders Collective — and kicked it off with a bold conversation on how feedback systems can drive equity or deepen harm. This wasn’t theory — it was real talk from HR and DEI leaders who’ve been in the trenches.
Rocki and Tiara Wheatley didn’t just talk leadership — they talked legacy, resilience, and the real work of leading while Black, female, and bold. This session was about reclaiming joy, honoring boundaries, and building a life that sustains impact.
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What’s Coming Up
Grown Woman Wednesday: Purpose + Provision 📅 August 20 | Rocki Howard + employment lawyer and strategist Heather Bussing go deep on how to pursue purpose and protect your peace — without sacrificing provision. 🔗 Connect with Heather
Inclusive Insights: Belonging + Retention 📅 August 21 | We’re teaming up again with Transform to talk about what really drives retention — and how systems must evolve if we want belonging to stick.
You Belong Here
The Diversiology Practitioners’ Community isn’t just another online group. It’s where more than 500 DEI practitioners, ERG leaders, and workplace allies connect, get support, and share resources to make inclusion real in their workplaces.
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