Retail Giant: Strategic DEI Planning for a Major Electronics Retailer

Background

As Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing Manager, Taran Ozagir sought to enhance the DEI efforts of a major electronics retailer. The company partnered with Toby Mildon to engage senior leaders through strategic workshops, aiming to refine and focus its DEI strategy.

Approach

• Engaging Leaders:
  • Conducted workshops with senior management to explore how DEI aligns with company mission, vision, and values.
  • Used the Inclusive Growth model to guide leaders through a maturity assessment, providing clarity on their current state and future goals.
• Key Themes and Strategic Development:
  • Identified key obstacles and opportunities, leading to a refined and strategic DEI plan.
  • Provided a detailed report that captured insights and next steps, shared with wider management teams to foster involvement.

Results

• Developed a cohesive DEI strategy, aligned with the company’s core values and business goals.
• Enhanced collaboration across leadership, fostering a collective approach to driving inclusivity.
• Empowered leaders to take active roles in implementing and supporting DEI initiatives.

Client Perspective

“Toby made complex DEI challenges simple. His strategic approach engaged our leaders, helping us build a clear, actionable plan that aligned with our values. It’s been a transformative experience.”

– Taran Ozagir, Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing Manager