BNI Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panel — A Year in Review

The DEI Panel formed in July 2020 under the leadership of Claudia Thompson. The panel is comprised of Core and Franchise leaders and Members.

The Panel is comprised of four subcommittees:

• HR/Business Ops
• Training
• Marketing/Communications
• 3+1

Top 5 Accomplishments in Our First Year

1. Monthly DEI Webinar, “DEI PanelDiscussion.” Visit our BNITeamUSA YouTube channel for previous webinars.
2. The BNI US President Dan Haggerty and DEI Head Claudia Thompson received DEI Leadership Certificates from Cornell University.
3. A Director Training guide: 3+1 guide book to DEI was created to teach Directors how to launch and fill chapters in diverse markets. The guide will be ready for distribution during the 2021 fall Leadership Team Training.
4. The Panel partnered with the BNI Global Marketing team to review creative assets (photography, imagery, websites, etc.) to add diversity in images and messaging.
5. DEI Content was added to the US National Conference featuring diverse speakers. The training subcommittee is creating trainings on: Exploring Unconscious Bias; Micro-Triggers and Micro-Aggressions; Beyond Race and Gender; Why Inclusion is Important; and The Power of Authenticity.

Example of our Monthly Panel Discussion Marketing Assets — this was our May 2021 Session w/ Chair Claudia Thompson & US President Dan Haggerty

Join us next month on the September DEI Panel Discussion as we discuss gender identity and pronouns. Register here.

Are you interested in serving on the DEI panel for the upcoming year? Click here to submit an application. Limited spots available.

For more information, please contact Claudia Thompson, claudiathompson@bni.com.

Meet the BNI DEI Panel Team — Formed July 2020