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How to Avoid the Unexpected Consequences of Your DEI Policy

Harvard Business Review

Will the DEI policy you’re about to implement actually hurt some of the people you’re trying to help? Think about variation within the group of people the policy is aimed at helping; for example, whether the experiences of most women employees might differ from women managers. First, consider subgroups. Second, think big.

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What is Citizen Engagement? Definition, Importance, and Examples

IdeaScale

It emphasizes the participation of citizens in governance, policy-making, public services, and community initiatives to promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration between government institutions, organizations,

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What is Participatory Government? Definition, Model, Importance, and Examples

IdeaScale

Participatory government, also known as participatory democracy or participatory governance, is a political system in which citizens actively participate in decision-making processes and have a direct role in shaping public policies, programs, and initiatives.

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A policy playbook for school innovation, given continued struggles for students

Christensen Institute

As educators, policymakers, and the media fret that the unprecedented levels of federal investment in our nation’s schools during the pandemic haven’t had the impact that they had hoped on helping students rebound, some have asked how policy can help schools rethink and reinvent schooling rather than stick with the status quo.

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What is an Initiative in Government? Definition, Types, Purposes, and Examples

IdeaScale

In the context of government, an "initiative" is defined as a specific action or proposal undertaken by government officials or agencies to address a particular issue, achieve a specific goal, or implement a new policy or program.

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Policy Deployment: Examples, Techniques, and Tools

Kainexus

Moving an organization toward its long-term strategic objectives while maintaining and improving day-to-day operations requires thoughtful planning and attention to organizational alignment. It is essential that the strategy be an integral part of daily work and thinking from the top of the organization to the bottom.

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Maternal health policy change won’t save enough mothers’ lives

Christensen Institute

Policies are a critical lever for change. But as I’ll detail here, policy alone is not enough. For example, including social needs assessments and referrals is good, but as detailed in our research report, You are what you treat , this isn’t sufficient to improve health outcomes. What is Transforming Maternal Health?