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Inclusion Councils: Explainer (3rd edition)

Executive summary

An inclusion council serves as an organization’s talent and culture advisory board and is composed of individuals from different backgrounds and teams. There are different types of councils depending on an organization’s size and needs, and they may also have different names. With a variety of examples from a wide range of companies, use this explainer to learn about the scope and reach of councils, and how to:

Gather support from top leadership in establishing councils.
Link councils to overall business strategy.
Establish diverse representation on councils.
Create goals and a council charter to ensure accountability.
Use metrics to measure progress.
Provide consistent and inclusive communication.

How to cite: Troiano, E. & Hughes, V. (2025). Inclusion councils (3^rd edition): Explainer. Catalyst. 2019, 2023.

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