Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Motivating Top Performance with Belonging
Bespoke Partners is proud to work with our software company clients to emphasize the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in business leadership.
We believe in creating opportunities for all, incorporating diverse viewpoints and experiences into decision-making, and recognizing the unique capabilities and contributions we each offer.
But diversity is just a starting point. Fostering an environment of authentic inclusivity and Belonging is shown to bring the best out of every employee.
Pursuing these principles and promoting social responsibility in business will make companies stronger and our world a better place for all of us.
The Foundation: Achieving Diversity Goals
The firms we work with are focused on diversity in talent because they know that diversity in thought and viewpoint can lead to the best outcomes and top performance. We are excited to partner with these firms and have had great success in presenting diverse candidate slates and placing high-impact diverse candidates in top-performing executive teams.
Our search and leadership advisory services are positioned to enable our private equity and portfolio company clients to pursue DEI initiatives to increase diversity in leadership and create opportunities for inclusivity across an employee base.
The Opportunity: Intentional inclusion through behavior & structure
It’s not enough to just hire for diversity – you won’t see any of the fruits of your labor just by changing the numbers. You need to create the environment where all talent feels appreciated and supported for who they are and what makes them uniquely them – so that they can be their authentic selves.
One of the greatest impacts of DEI is the creation of a sense of Belonging that motivates each member of the team to deliver top performance. We [or you] have the opportunity to nurture that belonging through purposeful organizational equity and inclusion:
- Equity in Structure: A well-considered organizational design and management system provides the resources each individual needs to achieve common goals.
- Inclusive Behavior: The intentional actions we take to help all individuals or groups feel appreciated and valued will enable all of us to authentically engage in the workplace.
The Outcome: Belonging Produces Top Performance
Being appreciated and supported for who we are and what we bring to the table enables each of us to be uniquely and authentically you. That feeling of Belonging brings out the best in all of us.