Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Group Guidelines

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• Introduction
  • Purpose and Benefits of a DIB Advisory Group
  • Responsibilities of the Group
  • Roles Within the Group
    • Advisory Group Members
    • Executive Sponsor
    • Lead
    • Co-Lead

Introduction

This document provides team members with the information they need to understand and sustain a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Group here at GitLab. Additionally you will be provided:

• Introduction to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Groups
• GitLab's definition of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• What is a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging group
• The purpose of the global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging group

Purpose and Benefits of a DIB Advisory Group

Internal diversity groups are a valuable component of a company’s diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy, because they provide “an inclusive and effective mechanism for managing and initiating diversity, inclusion and belonging and DIB programs. Diversity councils/groups successfully integrate the companies’ DIB programs with their operations, strategies, and missions and objectives. They provide platforms for assessing the effectiveness of the DIB program, introducing reform, and overseeing the DIB. They also demonstrate the companies’ commitment to DIB.

The Global DIB Advisory Group is designed to provide greater representation of the diversity, inclusion and belonging of GitLabs workforce. The group will assist with global feedback in implementing the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy, policies and initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Group

• Align GitLabs organization and programs with business needs, practices, and strategies
• Have a long-term strategy, stated purposes, goals, and objectives, and a mission statement
• Work closely with executive and operational leadership, diversity and people ops leadership, staff, and organizations (especially employee resource groups)
• Partner with senior leadership for support and participation
• Demonstrate the importance of diversity to the success of the enterprise
• Communicate the goals and objectives, program efforts, and successes consistently and repeatedly to GitLab and its workforce
• Secure a reputation as a source of good counsel, support, and understanding
• Each member should commit to serving a minimum of 1 year in the group

Roles Within the Group

Advisory Group Members

At GitLab we all contribute! Everyone has an opportunity to lead and provide feedback within the group.

Executive Sponsor

An executive GitLab team member who is responsible and accountable for strategic support of the group

• Share accountability for the success of the DIB group
• Participate as an active member of the DIB group
• Share information about the DIB group activities with other leaders
• Provide insight and guidance to DIB group as needed
• Partner with the DIB group/council Lead and Co-Lead on issues, concerns, and resource needs of the community
• May provide additional budget

Lead

A GitLab team member who is responsible and accountable for strategic direction and operations of the Global DIB Advisory Group

• Operational lead of the Global DIB Advisory Group
• Meets w/ DIB Partner regularly
• Responsible for submitting annual and quarterly plans
• Along with Vice-chair, serves as contact for any team, department, or other GitLabber requesting partnership or education with the Global DIB Advisory Group

Co-Lead

A GitLab team member who supports the Lead and Sponsor in the strategy and operations of the Global DIB Advisory Group

• Serve as lead in the absence of the Chair
• Along with Chair, serves as contact for any team, department, or other GitLabber requesting partnership with the DIB group