HEDI JEDI Question Bank - Executive Non-Academic

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Executive Search – Non-Academic

C-Suite, Executive Director

Philosophical

Please share examples of how you have used your [leadership] position to demonstrate your commitment to equity.

Please tell us what values you uphold when it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion.

What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity?  How have you demonstrated that commitment, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it here?

Action oriented

Perhaps you could share a specific example of a time when you experienced resistance in the equity, diversity and/or inclusion space and how you moved past that to obtain buy-in.

How would you ensure that the work of your office and the efforts of our institution are inclusive of the needs of all marginalized groups?

Can you please give specific examples of efforts you have made, or been involved with, to develop policy, training programs or help to foster cultural humility or EDI awareness?

Please tell us about an instance when you have demonstrated leadership or commitment to equity in your work.

What have you done in your current or previous workplaces to actively encourage open expression within a climate of sensitivity and respect?

Please describe the climate for diversity, equity and inclusion at your present institution. What impact have you had on that climate?

What strategies and/or approaches have you used as a leader to bring and promote diversity, equity, and/or inclusion to an organization? What were the results? How would you apply your experiences in this position?

What have been the major barriers in your current institution to making progress on issues and opportunities related to diversity? How have you attempted to break through any barriers, and what were the results? What have you done to contribute to your institution’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in healthcare?

Please tell us about your experience recruiting and retaining underrepresented or BIPOC talent to your organization and/or team.

Working with people from different backgrounds or cultures can present unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity. Describe a time where a project or decision you made was enhanced by including diverse perspectives.

Provide an example of a time when you identified a diversity-related issue in your organization.  How did you address it?

Can you tell me of a time when you changed a process or procedure to make your department or organization more inclusive?

What steps have you taken to ensure equitable representation of people of various identities and experiences in your office and among your leaders?