Architecture & Engineering Business Strategies

Do you want to be a JEDI? At HKS Architects, the acronym stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. From defining shared vocabulary to setting benchmarks for success, it can be a long process to get such programs off the ground. JEDI Director Yiselle Santos explained why it’s well worth it, and how you can start.

Show Notes

Do you want to be a JEDI? At HKS Architects, the acronym stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. From defining shared vocabulary to setting benchmarks for success, it can be a long process to get such programs off the ground. JEDI Director Yiselle Santos explained why it’s well worth it, and how you can start.

Interview Takeaways
  • Get buy-in at every level
  • Define the JEDI framework
  • Anchor your program with a mission and vision
  • Focus on business outcomes
  • Solidify common language
  • Empower high-performing diverse teams
  • Set metrics for social justice
  • Delve into the data
  • Bridge the gap between technical and experiential
  • Look at the long game
  • Set your scope for social justice
  • Start your JEDI journey
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Welcome to The A&E Business Strategies—a podcast hosted by Monograph about the architecture and engineering leaders who run great projects and firms. Monograph is the easiest project management software used by 12,000+ architects & engineers to manage projects on time, on budget, and profitably. Learn more about how it works at Monograph.com