Equitable Impact Framework
Leaders can adopt this Equitable Impact Framework as a simple guide for examining the intended and unintended consequences of decisions before they are made to ensure equitable impact, as the first step on the road to inclusion, belonging, and innovation.
Guiding Questions for an Equity Impact Framework
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Purpose: What is the goal or intended outcome of this decision?
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People: Who will be most affected—directly and indirectly? Who might be left out or harmed?
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Process: Who was consulted in shaping this idea? Were diverse voices meaningfully included?
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Power: How might existing hierarchies or norms influence the decision or its implementation?
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Patterns: Are there historical or systemic inequities this decision could reinforce or repair?
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Performance: How will we measure impact, and who will help hold us accountable?
Completing the Equitable Impact Framework builds intentionality into decision-making and reinforces that equity is not a separate goal—it’s a guiding lens.
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