Allyship has the power to make a real difference in the work of Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). But is it having the impact that it could?
In an effort to make it easy or accessible for leaders, is allyship being portrayed as too simple? How do we move it beyond trite gestures and calling out bias?
This research paper explores the challenges of using leaders as allies to deliver on DEIB goals. It recognises allyship happens in the interwoven, hierarchical, power-based context of organisations.
This whitepaper covers:
- The messiness of allyship and organisations
- The three different ways humans make sense of the world through stories
- The three different levels of allyship
- The important next steps for allyship, and therefore DEIB
