Inventories and Tools

Assessment Link Here 

Your self-assessment with this checklist will inform your ongoing growth as an equity leader, shedding light on areas for improvement and highlighting strengths. It is also a valuable resource for team discussions, helping to foster an equity-focused culture within your organization. As you embark on or continue your equity leadership journey, your commitment to these competencies will contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.

Google Form  Here - Use this form to assess your readiness in the area of inclusive innovation 

An At A Glance Planning Tool for  Equity Based Innovation  Strategic Action

Use this Google Form to record your plan in a digital format.  

 Copy will be emailed to you. 

Personal Equity Action Plan (digital version)

• Use this form to create/document  your plan/model

• Step 1: Read the Seven Points of Equity-Focused Leadership examples in workbook 

• Step 2:Document  an example for each of the points that is evidence of your leadership practice. 

• If you do not have an example, create a goal to complete so that you can go back and fill in an example.

• Personal  Affirmation & Reflection Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging  Pledge (DEIB) PLEDGE

• Review the statements on this pledge if you affirm that you agree and attest to their truth, check off each one.

Brainstrom tools  Use the following tools to brainstorm ways to promote innovation and equity in organization

• ideamap.ai

• Hyperwrite

• Claude

The RISE™ Framework (Reimagining Innovation for Social Equity) provides a structured approach to embedding equity into innovation processes by guiding organizations through four critical stages: Recognize the Intersection, Imagine Collective Possibilities, Shape the Innovation, and Engage for Transformation. This framework challenges leaders to examine power dynamics within their organizations, explore social innovation strategies to redistribute power equitably, and embrace bold, transformative risks. By leveraging cross-sector partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders, RISE fosters sustainable, community-centered solutions that drive systemic change and inclusive progress.

The SPARK Equity Innovation Cycle is a dynamic approach to addressing urgent equity issues. It stands for Strategize, Prototype, Act, Reflect, and Kinetic. This rapid-fire process is designed to ignite immediate action and foster continuous improvement. 

This self-assessment tool is designed to help you evaluate your organization's current approach to advancing equity. It focuses on 14 key strategic considerations that are essential for building and sustaining an equitable government. By reflecting on these areas, you can identify strengths to build upon and opportunities for growth.