Each semester, Dr. Cruz and his DEI class conduct an organization-wide culture audit for one small to mid-size company planning DEI change.

Using the CLC Model

Context - Levels - Culture:
An organization-wide approach to DEI change readiness

The student learning objectives in the class are about how to understand diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from an evidence-based, systems perspective. To do so, we contract with one company each semester to conduct a "DEI Culture Change Readiness Audit" using the CLC tool (Context-Levels-Culture) developed by Drs. Frank Golom & Mateo Cruz (Golom & Cruz, 2022).

The Process

During this process, we collect, analyze, and triangulate survey data (quantitative and qualitative), interviews, and focus groups, to provide a fuller picture of your company's readiness for DEI change.

Should your company be interested in being a client, the project entails:

  • A 60-min. contracting meeting with Dr. Cruz via Zoom

  • A 60-min. entry meeting with the class (ideally with your DEI leads) - in person or Zoom

  • Support with logistics launching a company-wide survey (aiming for an 80% response rate)

  • Help scheduling 30-min. interviews and 3-4 60 min. focus groups - all via Zoom

  • A final 90-min. presentation to your team - ideally in person at Bentley University

The Fine Print

  • We manage all data collected to protect the confidentiality of your employees. We also sign NDAs and do not share the names of people who may attend focus groups.

  •  This project is ideal for a company that is just starting its DEI work given that our focus is on change readiness.

  •  Client Work occurs twice per year: 1) February – April; and 2) October – December.