Build a DEI Strategy

That Actually Gains Traction

For organisations ready to move beyond disconnected initiatives and build a clear, measureable and implementable DEI plan.

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Why DEI Stalls

Most organisations are doing DEI activities. Training sessions, surveys, celebration days, policies, yet little of it translates into measurable progress.

DEI stalls when:

  • Initiatives aren’t anchored to clear data

  • There’s no shared definition of the problem

  • Efforts aren’t prioritised or sequenced

  • Leaders aren’t aligned

  • Accountability isn’t embedded

  • Responsibility sits with one overworked champion

DEI Thrive exists to solve this.

DEI Thrive is for organisations that want to:

Replace scattered initiatives
with a clear strategy

Move from disconnected activities to a structured, prioritised DEI roadmap.

Prioritise high-leverage
actions

Focus on what will actually move
the needle - not a list of 87 actions.

Define the real problem before
jumping to solutions

Ground your DEI efforts in data,
not assumptions or urgency.

Build measurable
progress

Create outcomes that stand up to
board, ESG and workforce scrutiny.

Align leaders and
stakeholders early

Build executive clarity and
shared ownership from the start.

Implement without burning
out your champions

Embed accountability and shared
responsibility so DEI doesn't sit with one person.

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What exactly is

DEI Thrive

LISTEN

We gather the data that matters. Surveys, consultation, policy review and leadership interviews to understand where your DEI is getting stuck.

DIAGNOSE

We analyse patterns, risks and leverage points. This is where clarity replaces guesswork.

BUILD

Together, we design a practical DEI strategy with prioritised actions, clear ownership and measurable outcomes.

EMBED

We support leaders and teams to implement, align and adjust so the plan doesn’t sit on a shelf.

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Why Work With Bree?

I’ve worked on countless DEI plans across sectors. What I’ve learned is this: most DEI work fails not because of intent, but because of structure.

My approach combines:

  • Systems thinking and organisational strategy

  • Data-informed diagnosis

  • Facilitation that engages rather than alienates

  • Political awareness of how change actually happens

  • Practical implementation support

This is not a generic template. It’s a strategy built for your context.

“Dr Bree Gorman is a talented strategist in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. Bree's knowledge, experience, and inclusive approach helped us in developing our faculty strategy. Bree facilitated impactful training and dialogues for our leaders. Bree's approach is positive, thoughtful, and authentic. It has been a pleasure working with Dr Bree Gorman.”

Professor Kapil Chousalkar,
University of Adelaide

The Result: A DEI Strategy that Gains Traction

When organisations complete DEI Thrive, they leave with:

  • A prioritised, sequenced plan that replaces scattered initiatives with focused, high-leverage action.

  • Clear responsibility across leaders and teams so DEI doesn’t sit with one overworked champion.

  • Agreed success indicators that stand up to executive, board and ESG scrutiny.

  • Shared clarity on the problem you are solving and the strategic direction forward.

  • Decisions grounded in evidence, not urgency, trends or assumptions.

  • A coherent story you can communicate internally and externally about what you’re doing, why and how progress will be measured.

Rather than hear it from me...

Here’s what others have had to say

I’m partway through receiving coaching from Bree and finding the experience exceptionally helpful. Bree provides useful insights, information and experience in a non-judgemental manner filling me with confidence that I’m able to make meaningful and considered change in our organisation.
DEI Thrive participant, Not For Profit sector
Thank you so much for your presence, your wisdom, and your support over these last few months. It has been invaluable, both to support me to think holistically about the DEI space and to boost my confidence with my existing knowledge and skills presenting.
Ariel Liddicut
Bree Gorman has been critical to our recent work on understanding the equity, inclusion and belonging challenges for our organisation. They assisted us with developing a comprehensive survey and managed the data analysis and reporting across a range of different stakeholder groups. I was extremely impressed with how clearly and concisely they presented information including next steps for our progress in these important areas.
Associate Professor Georgina Such (she/her) | Athena Swan Lead University of Melbourne Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion

20+

DEI Plans built from scratch.

1000+

People trained.

Intersectional approach to everything.

Ready To Move From
Activity to Strategy?

If you’re developing or refreshing a DEI plan and want clarity on where your work is getting stuck, the next step is a conversation.

Book a free 45-minute DEI Strategy Clarity Session.

In this session, we’ll:
• Diagnose where your DEI efforts are losing traction
• Identify your highest-leverage next moves
• Explore whether DEI Thrive is the right fit for your organisation

These sessions are best suited to internal DEI practitioners, HR/P&C leaders and those responsible for building or updating a DEI strategy within the next 6–18 months.

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