WHat is the aligNment statement and why is important?

An alignment statement is more than just a sentence—it’s a commitment that connects your organization’s mission to actionable equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices. This powerful statement becomes a foundation that guides your decisions and helps communicate why EDI is essential to your success.

The aligNment stateMENT roadmap workbook

From Buy-In to Action

Organizations like yours face real challenges when integrating EDI. Whether you’re leading change from the top or advocating from the front lines, a clear statement empowers you to:

Communicate the why of EDI work confidently to your team and stakeholders
Create a shared understanding that builds buy-in
Builds a framework to implement the how

I'm sharing here how to create your alignment statement, structure, and steps that will walk you through the process.