In this Inputs to Action, Dr. Lisa talks with long-time DEI practitioner, Brian Fishbone. Brian is a seasoned DE&I professional offering support to companies and organizations in multiple ways, including:

• Interim DE&I staffing: A seasoned DE&I professional that can support you if a member of your DE&I team has recently left and you want to continue executing strategy and programs while you select and onboard a replacement, or if your existing team does not have the capacity to achieve all of your goals.
• ERG launch, infrastructure, and evolution: Ready-to-use procedural playbooks, annual business planning templates, and more, as well as consulting around your organization’s ERG strategy, infrastructure, and cross-collaboration.
• Facilitation of internally developed DE&I training: Delivery of real-time learning developed internally due to a lack of available internal trainers.
• People process assessment: DE&I assessment and implementation of changes to people practices, processes, and communications across the employee lifecycle to mitigate unconscious bias and enhance inclusion.

Brian, a self-described “unflappable optimist”, lives by his favorite quote: “The world only spins forward – the great work begins!” Fluent in Spanish, he also loves the quote, “También en la dificultad hay una luz que te orienta (Even in difficulty, there is a light that will guide you).”

Join us below to hear my conversation with Brian. I look forward to receiving your comments and questions.