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1Proprietary+ConfidentialProprietary+ConfidentialProprietary+ConfidentialCloudTechDiversityEquity+Inclusion20172Proprietary+ConfidentialContentsTheWhyOurvision2017currentstate2017GoalsMissionstatementFocusareasObjectivesTheWhoRoleofmanagers,councilmembers,partners,googlersEDIICounciljobdescriptionEDIICouncilworkinggroupresponsibilitiesTheHowTheoryofChangeStrategyCorecapacity-buildinginterventionsSignalsofeffectivenessEvaluationEvaluationplanProgrameffectivenessThreatsandmitigationsScoredOKRsGuidingPrinciplesforallofoureffortsDefiningdiversity,equity,andinclusivenessGuidingprinciplesfororganizationaldevelopmentEmployingadaptiveleadership3Confidential+ProprietaryConfidential+ProprietaryTheWhyOurvisionOurcurrentState4Confidential+ProprietaryOurvisionAdditionalBurdens15%Equity+FairnessInclusivenessCultureofInnovationVirtuousCycleVirtuousCycleDiversityAllareheldto(thesamemeasurable)highexpectationsAllhavetheopportunitytomeaningfullycontributetoourmostchallengingandbusinesscriticalworkAllarerecognizedandrewardedforexcellentworkAllhaveaccesstoadvancementTruemeritocracyProductsworkforallusersCultureofinnovation,toleranceformistakesMuscletositindiscomfort,conflict,growthWehaveeachothers’back:Allyshipfrommajorityandleaders,andsolidarityamongminoritizedgroupsMultipleperspectivesvaluedandputtouseManywaystobeanddoAllcanbelongWorkplaceisaccessibletoallWorkforcereflectsthediversityofourusersLeadershipreflectsdiversityofourworkforce5Confidential+ProprietaryInclusiontl;dr●Googleisgreatplacetoworkformostmales(globally)andwhiteandAAPImales(US).Manywomen(globally)andBlack+,Hispanic/Latinx+Googlers(US)feellessincluded.●AtGoogle​,perceptionsofinclusiondivergeacrossraceandgender.ThesametrendspersistacrossCloudTech​,andhavepersistedyearoveryear.●GooglersthinkGoogleandourleaderscandomoretofosteracollaborative,fair,psychologicallysafe,anddiverseenvironment.Gender=globaldata;Race/ethnicity=USdata.Diversitytl;dr●TheGoogleandCloudTechworkforceisnotyetrepresentativeofthediversityofouruserswithregardtogender(globally)andrace(intheUS).●CloudTech’sleadershipisnotyetrepresentativeoftherace/genderdiversityofourworkforce.OurcurrentstateProducttl;dr●CloudTechproductsandprocessesfordevelopers(fromreadabilitytosourceanalysistobugscopetoenterprise-wisedeveloperproductivitytoincidentmanagement)arenotyetmodelingfairandinclusivepractices.●Ourareasofinfluenceandfocusincludeenterprise-wide(internalandexternal)developercommunity,GoogleWorks(HRsystemsandprocesses),Firebase(mobile),OMG&Requiem(crisis-responseprocesses).6Confidential+ProprietaryRacerepresentationhasremainedrelativelystablesince2014EOY,representationofwomenhasincreased1%/yearDonotscreenshot,copy,print,ordistributeAllGCloudminusGCloudmarketingandGCloudCustomerGender=globaldata;Race/ethnicity=USdata.7Confidential+ProprietaryL8+race/representationhasremainedrelativelystablesince2014EOY,womenrepresentationhasgrown1%/yearGender=globaldata;Race/ethnicity=USdata.Donotscreenshot,copy,print,ordistribute8Confidential+Proprietary8GOOGLE-WIDEINCLUSIONEOY2016OverallscoreLowaggregatescore?Significantrace/gendergaps?DidgapsgroworshrinkYearoverYear?GoogleisaplacewherealltypesofGooglers(e.g.,allgenders,ethnicities,culturalbackgrounds)cansucceedtotheirfullabilities.✓✓grewTEAM-LEVELINCLUSIONMyworkgroupisaplacewherealltypesofGooglers(e.g.,allgenders,ethnicities,culturalbackgrounds)cansucceedtotheirfullabilities.✓stableIfeelcomfortablebeingmyselfatwork,evenwhenIamdifferentfromothers.✓stableWhenIspeakup,myopinionisvalued.✓shrankMyworkgrouphasaclimateinwhichdiverseperspectivesarevalued.✓stableIfeelsafetakingsocialrisksinmyworkgroup(e.g.,Iamabletobringupproblemsandtoughissues,Ibelievemymistakeswillnotbeheldagainstme,Idon'tfeeldeliberatelyunderminedbyothers).✓stableINDIVIDUAL-LEVELBELONGINGNESSIfeelincludedatGoogle.✓stableIfitinwithmycolleagues.✓stableINCLUSIVELEADERBEHAVIORTheactionsofmymanagershowtheyvaluetheperspectiveIbringtotheteam,evenifitisdifferentfromtheirown.shrankMySVPdemonstratesavisiblecommitmenttodiversityandinclusion.✓stableMyVPdemonstratesavisiblecommitmenttodiversityandinclusion.✓stableMyPA/FunctionLeaddemonstratesavisiblecommitmenttodiversityandinclusion.✓stableINDIVIDUAL-LEVELFAIRNESSMyfunction'spromotionprocessisfair.✓✓shrankIbelievemyperformanceisfairlyevaluated.stableOverall,mytotalcompensation(i.e.,salary+bonus+equity)isfairandequitable.✓stableRespectGoogleisaplacewherecoworkerstreateachotherwithrespect.✓stableWhenthereareconflictingopinionsamongteammembers,wetreateachotherwithrespect.✓grewIfeelcomfortableraisingconcernsregardingincivilityandmisconduct(e.g.,withmymanager,HRBP,go/saysomething).*✓-Googlersconsidertheimpactoftheiractionsoncoworkers.*-IamempoweredtopromoteinclusionatGoogle.*✓-GooglegeistInclusionIndexResults<70%favorable,oragapof≥5%≥85%favorable,withnogaps≥5%70-84%favorable,andnogaps≥5%Gender=globaldata;Race/ethnicity=USdata.FromCloud2016,2014GooglegeistDonotscreenshot,copy,print,ordistribute24Whereit’smeasuredVPengagementtrackerGooglerengagementtrackergo/inclusiveperf-evaluationgo/DEI101-evaluationSojournevalgoinglivesoonEOYself-assessmentfolderEOYself-assessmentfolderDiversityScorecard(seeDiversityBusinessPartner)TIManagerSurvey(​go/2017tims​)Whenit’smeasuredmonthlyquarterlyInthefirst5andlast5minutesofasession.DataisevaluatedattheconclusionofeachengagementEndofyearEndofyearMiddleandEndofyear(dependingonmetric)Howit’smeasuredMonthly1:1sbetweenVP,PeoplePartner,andDiversityBusinessPartnergo/growattendancePre-postengagementsurveysgo/cloudtech-D&I-EOY-assessmentandgo/journeyselfassessmentgo/cloudtech-D&I-EOY-assessmentandgo/journeyselfassessmentGooglewidePeopleanalyticsdataPA-specificdatasuchastheTImanagersurveyEvaluationPlanEngagementcompletionratesofcoreengagementsEffectivenessSelf-reportedpre-post(“I’mmoreableto...)LeaderpracticesChangesinleaderbehaviorsOutcomesChangesinrepresentation,retention,advancement,cultureOrgpracticesChangesinorgpractices,norms,policiesBackAnimation25Engagement50%ofCloudTechGooglersreached.1Hrace/genderengagementpatternsmitigated.RolloutCoreEngagementGoal(%,#)Outcome(%,#)WinsOpportunitiesScaledInclusivePerfforManagers85%ofmanagers,121088%,1249>90%inDCOps,HWOps,SRE<75%inNetOps,GCD,UFOInclusivePerfTTTforDirectors90%ofDirectors,10986%,104100%inDCOps,HWOps,SRE,GCD,Platforms,<75%inNetOps.SecurityandPrivacy,UFOUnTownhallsToplineVPofeachfunctionattend,9810VPstotalattended,7hostedanUnTownhallSREdidnotattendLimitedScaleSojourn1:OurBrainsonRace5L7+perfunction,9functions78%offunctions,7GCD,NetOps,SRE,Platforms,CorpEngmetthegoalfor2ofthethreecoursesScalingremainsachallenge,asseatsarelimited,andCloudGooglersonlyshowedfor56%oftheseatsweenrolledin.Sojourn2:CourageousConversations5L7+perfunction,9functions56%offunctions,5Sojourn3:BuildingMuscletoNavigateRace5L7+perfunction,9functions11%offunctions,1PilotedDEI101forManagers200managers309Through3iterations,increasedpre-postmeasuresScalingisachallengeduetolowfacilitationcapacityandsensitivedataAllyship101100Googlers93Throughiteration,brokeAllyshipinto101and201DevelopandscaleAllyship201coursetofurtheradvancecapacityEDIIFacilitatorTraining25Googlers11Unabletorolloutin201726EffectivenessWhenattended,coreengagementsworkAmongtheMajorityUnTownhallsSojournRaceLearningLabsAllyshiptraining+50%ptinIunderstandmyroleinworkingforfairness/inclusion.+43%ptinIknowhowtotailormyleadershipbasedonmysocialpower.+39%ptinI’mawareofmyownsocialprivilegeanddisadvantage.+18%ptinIfeelcomfortableworkingacrosslinesofrace/genderdifference.AmongLeadersSojournRaceLearningLabsInclusivePerfforManagersInclusivePerfforDirectorsDEI101forManagers+33%ptinIknowtheEDIIhealthofourorg+27%ptinIknowmyroleinadvancingEDII+30%ptinIknowwhattodotomakeourorgmorefair,diverse,inclusive+44%ptinIknow3+waysrace/genderbiascouldcreepintoperf+46%ptinIknowwhattodoasamgmtteamtokeepperffair.AmongG2GFacilitatorsLearningFacilitationCorpsBalancingSocialPowerSojournTraintheTrainer+22%ptinIamabletoidentifypowerdynamicsingroups.+21%ptinIhavetheskill/willtoaddresspowerimbalances.+21%ptinIcancoursecorrectwhenmypowermanifestsunproductively.2017YEAnimation27Changesinleader/orgpracticesWINSAccountability-Topdownleadershipsettingthetoneandexecutivesholdingtheirorganizationsresponsible●“Increasedaccountabilityformanagersinperf/promoprocesses.Peerreviewandcommentary,specificallyfocusingonbiasedlanguage,patternsofdiscrimination,etc”●“Followinguponteamsthatloseadisproportionatenumberofunderrepresentedgroups.”Awareness-Googlersunderstandwhatwewanttobetrue,andhowclose/farwearefromthere●“Deepawarenessofdepthofproblemsaswescaleourcompany-confusioninvaluesiscompletelyunderminingGoogle’suniquevaluetoourUsersandindustry.”●“theconversationhasgonefrombeinguncomfortableoran“add-on”attheperipheryoftheorg,tobeingpartofthecoreoftheorg.“●I’vestartedseeingalargerdegreeof“uncomfort”bythemajority(middleaged,whitemales)whichItaketobethebeginningsofpositivechange.Capacity-Googlersbuildmuscletonavigatecurrentrace/genderclimateatGoogle●TheleaderswhohavebeenthroughSojournareutilizingthetoolsforcourageousconversations.Much,muchmoretodo…”Communication-Consistentandvisiblediscussioninternallyandexternally●“Beingpublicaboutmybeliefs,inlisteningeventafterDamorememo,CorpEngWomens’summit,NYCevents“●“TalkingaboutD&I,andsignalingitisimportanttome.”*Engagement-Focusonhighimpact,highrigorinterventionsandinitiatives●“Havingmorefrank,directconversationsw/direct-reportsaboutwhythesetopicissoimportant.”Transparency-Measurewhat’sworkingandwhat’snot,andshareitregularly●“Continuedreporting,analysis,etcofhiringpractices,candidateselection,hiringcommitteereviews,interviewfeedback.”*mostfrequentlycited2017YECommentCodingAnimation28Changesinleader/orgpracticesOPPORTUNITIES*Engagement-Focusonhighimpact,highrigorinterventionsandinitiatives●“Whereweseethegreatestleaderengagement,wealsoseethegreatestorgengagement.”●“Utilizeleaderstoactivateengagementamongwhite/AAPImen.”*ProcessImprovement-Ensuringeveryonecansucceed,thrive,progress,andbecomerepresentativeofouruserbase●“Newprocessesforpostingofopenrolestoensureopportunitiestoapply/pursue,ratherthanjusthavingmanagersselectingindividuals-increasesopportunitiesforbroaderrangeofemployees.”●“Demographicimprovementwasnotuniformlydistributed.”*Stasis-Breakthestatusquo;Refusetoreturntobusinessasusual●“Survey,townhallquestions,individualdiscussionindicatespeoplehavenotseensignificantprogress,don’thaveconfidencethateffortstodatehavemadeanimpact.”●“Someteammembersstillnotconvincedthatissuesare“happeninghere”,despitemultiplereassurancesthatwehavethedataandthatitisreal.”●“Individualpushbackandresistancetoorganizationaleffortsregardingdiversity.Artifactsofbias,techniquestlikegaslighting,denial,“whatabout”,straw-man,etc.”●“Allowedexistinggrouppatternstogounchangedinmanyareas.”●“Conductingperfthesamewayyoudidlastyear.”●“Basinghiringonthesamefactorsasyoudidlastyear.”Transparency-Measurewhat’sworkingandwhat’snot,andshareitregularly●“Expandtransparency:LeadertrackerandmonthlyVP1:1sdrovetone-settingabove.”*mostfrequentlycited2017YECommentCodingAnimation29MostVPsratedtheirownorgbetweenreactiveandproactive2017EOYD&IAssessmentsDrive&go/journeyselfassessment*DidnotcompleteEOYself-assessmentby12/31302017OKRs:DiversityBusinessPartnerPodMoveDiversity,Equity,Inclusivenesseffortsfromreactivetoproactive.●KR:Green.90%ofDirectorscompletego/inclusiveperf-tttbyEOY.85%ofmanagerscompletego/inclusiveperfbyEOY.●KR:​Red​.FiveL7+leadersfromeachfunctioncompletego/sojournLabs[​Lab1:OurBrainsonRace​,Lab2:CourageousConversationsAboutRace​,andLab3:BuildingMuscletoNavigateRace​].3outof9functionsmettheOKR.●KR:Green.100%ofVPsreadgo/inclusiveperf-handout.●KR:Green.OneVPfromeachfunctionreviewedtheir2016scorecard.16of18VPscompleted.●KR:Green.OneVPfunctionisrepresentedontheD&Icouncil.●KR:Green.RecognizeimpactfulD&Iworkviabonus,time,andvisibility.●KR:Green.100%offunctionsrepresentedontheDiversityCouncil.●KR:Green.DiversityCouncilhasatleastoneexecutivesponsorandmaintainedbetween1and2sponsors(MelodyMeckfesselandJimMiller).●*KR:Yellow.Launchfivesite-basedAllyshipgroups.Launched2site-basedAllyshipgroups(SVLandSFO).●*KR:Red.IdentifyfiveL8+leaderstoexecutivesponsorsite-basedallyshipgroups.Currentlyhousing2executivesponsorsfortwosites.●*KR:Red.CompletetheEOYselfassessment​,andmeetwithyourDBPtoreceiveyourdiversityscorecard.●KR:Red.OneVPfromeachfunctionattendedanUnTownhall.10of18VPscompleted.●KR:Red.100%ofVPsshare2016orgassessmentresultsatanAll-hands.7of18completed.●KR:Red.100%OFVPslaunchdiversityandinclusionOKRsalignedwithCloud,6of18completed.●KR:Red.100%ofVPsattendanUnTownhallevent,ofwhich10of18completed.●KR:Red.100%ofVPshostanUnTownhallevent,ofwhich7of18completed.Animation312017OKRs:DiversityCouncil(1of2)ProductInclusion:●Incorporateaninclusionlensintoqualityimprovementsandsalesgrowtheffortsofatleastoneproductorserviceaspartof(I)2project.○KR:Green.Identifytwoproducts/serviceswithopportunityforincreasedrevenue,usage,efficiency,orusersatisfaction○KR:Yellow.Mostinclusiveexperiencefordevelopers.Googleengineeringculturecentersaroundtransparency.Modelcultureofinclusiontoolsfordevelopers,fromreadabilitytosourceanalysistobugscopetoenterprise-widedeveloperproductivityanalyticstoincidentmanagement.○KR:Yellow.DeliverN(>2)findingsandanyshorttermimpactbyendofQ3.○KR:Yellow.DeliverN(>3)findingsbytheendofQ4.●Productsareinclusiveofdiverseglobaluserperspectivesandneedsby2018.OrgInclusion:●CloudhavetransitionedfromaReactive→ProactiveontheDiversityandInclusionMaturityMatrix​.○*KR:Yellow.PublishandpromotemonthlynewsletterstoallofCloudteams.○KR:Yellow.AllCloudregions(APAC,EMEA,US-East,US-West)haveacohortofleaderswhowillchampionandbeactioninitiatorsacrossallregionsandsites.○*KR:Yellow.EstablishaglobalallyshipprogramwithtrainingandguidancetosupportGooglersinthemajorityinadvocatingforinclusiveness○KR:Red.AllsiterepresentativeswillhostanintroductiontotheCloud/DIeffortswithtrainingmaterialstomanagersandleads.○KR:Red.80%ofteamsparticipateinplanningtheirProactiveRoadmapusingthedesignatedhashtag#TIinclusion.○KR:Red.80%ofCloudleadersuseandpublishtheresultsoftheProactiveScorecardusingthedesignatedhashtag“#TIinclusion”.●Cloudfostersafairandinclusiveenvironmentwhereallcanthrive.○KR:Yellow.Achieve≥80%favorableratinginallGooglegeistinclusivenessindexitems,withnonegativegapsacrossgenderandrace.○KR:Yellow.Achieve≥90%favorableratinginthecategory“comfortableraisingconcernsaboutincivilityandmisconduct”,withnonegativegapsacrossgenderandrace.Animation322017OKRs:DiversityCouncil(2of2)LeadershipDiversity:●ThecompositionofCloudleaders,fromDirectorstoVP’s,reflectsandorsurpassesthestaffcompositionofTechInfra.○KR:Green.Inclusiveperfandpromopracticesareconsistentlyemployedbymanagersandpromocommitteemembers.○KR:Green.Priortotheperfandpromocycles,sendCloud-widemessagingtoteamsandpeoplemanagersre-affirmingourexpectationsthatallsupportafairperf/promoprocess.○KR:Yellow.VPSponsorshipprogramofunderrepresentedminorities.●TechInfraLeaders(Directorsandabove)createinclusiveanddiverseorganizationsasmeasuredbytheGooglegeistinclusivenessscores(Highinclusivenessscores;nogaps)○KR:Yellow.VPsandDirectorsinTechInfraadvocateforandsupport(andimplement/sponsor)analliesprogramwiththeirorganization.○KR:Red.Race/genderdiversityoncriticalprojectteamsisrepresentativeoforgdiversity.HiringDiversity:●TI’shiringprocessissuccessfulatincluding/closingunderrepresentedpopulations.Aswehirenewteammembers,weensurethat%ofoffersmadetounderrepresentedminoritiesmeetorexceedmarketsupply.○KR:Green.Establishmonthlyreviewofdiversityrecruitinginitiativesacrossstaffingandhiringorganisations.○KR:Green.Cloudhassponsoredandparticipatedinonetargetedindustryeventperquarter,sendingCloudrepresentativeswithdiversityhiringfocus.○KR:Yellow.Developanonlinemanagementtrainingforhiringbestpracticesreaching80%ofactivehiringmanagersbyendofyear.○KR:Yellow.Identifyandcollecthiringmetricsforcandidatesfromunderrepresentedbackgroundswhooptintodatasharing.(eg.Pipelinedetails(YTD:TotalHires,%%ofDiversity,closerate,diversitycloserate)).○KR:Yellow.IdentifydiversitychampioninterviewersundereachCloudVPwithagoaltoincludingonechampiononeverycandidateinterviewpanel.○KR:Red.Developateaminclusionvideoandtalkingpointsrecruiterscansharewithcandidates.“WhyCloudisagreatplacetowork”(eg.go/sre-brand-statement,go/sre-brand-talking-points).○KR:Red.Promotemanagementtrainingopportunitiesandtrackattendance.○KR:Red.DevelopadetailedprocessforevaluatingtheexpansionofexistingGooglesitesandintegrationofnewsitesingeographicareasthatwillattractandretaindiversetalent.○KR:Red.Expeditedrecruiting...decreasemediancandidatecycletimeby20%fortargetedhires.Animation33Confidential+ProprietaryConfidential+ProprietaryGuidingPrinciplesforEDIIorgdevelopmentwork34Confidential+ProprietaryWhatisdiversity,equity,andinclusiveness(EDII)?34Diversity,equity,andinclusivenessareinterrelated.Itisonlypossibletoachieveonewiththeothertwo.Allarepreconditionstobuildingproducts,developerenvironments,andcustomertoolsthatarerelevantandusefulinourmulticulturalworld.DefinitionWhatitlookslikeinpracticeHowwemeasureitDiversityDifferencesandvariationsfoundinagroupincludingsocialidentities(race,gender,class,etc.)andotherpersonalattributes(background,fieldofexpertise,beliefs,values).Aworkforcethatisrepresentativeofthefulldiversityofourusers(i.e.customers,clients,etc.)LeadershipthatisfullyrepresentativeofthediversityofourworkforceNewhires:Representationofwomen(global)andpeopleofcolor(US)bringstotalworkforceandleadershiprepresentationtoexceedingtherepresentationfoundintheexternaltalentpool.Internalmobility:Nogapsacrosslinesofrace/genderinnettransferinrates(transfersinminustransfersout)Attrition:Lowregrettableattritionrate,withnogapsacrosslinesofraceandgender.EquityEquallyhighoutcomesofaccess,opportunities,andsuccessforallindividuals,regardlessofanysocialorculturalfactor.Fairnessinindividualperformance,compensation,andgrowth.Nopredictabilityinhowworkersassessorganizationalfairnessoreffectiveness.Nogapsacrosslinesofgender(global)/race(US)in:●Hiringpass-throughrates●Performanceratingsdistributions●Promotionrates●Assessmentofmanagereffectiveness●Compensation(afteradjustingforrole,tenure,ladder,andperformancehistory)InclusivenessValuingtheperspectivesandcontributionsofallpeople,incorporatingtheneedsandviewpointsofthefulldiversityofthegroup.Effectivecommunicationandrelationships,includingacrosslinesofdifferenceAworkenvironmentthatisaccessibleforallEmployingmultipleperspectivesandapproachesinourwork,onesinformedbyavarietyofexperiences,backgrounds,andfieldsofexpertise.95%favorablewithnogapsacrosslinesofgender(global)/race(US)in:●Organizationalsurveyitemsrelatedtoculture,respect,inclusiveness,values●Managereffectiveness35Confidential+Proprietary10guidingprinciplesforEDIIorgdevelopment35GoalsEDIIishowwedoourbusinessIntegrateEDIIintoallbusinessdecisions.ResistsiloingEDIIasaseparateor2ndgoal.Firstdonoharm,thenrelieveitImpact:interrogatewhethertacticshaveorwillrelieveharm.Critiqueproposedtacticsforboththeirpotentialforpositiveimpact,andwaystheycouldbepervertedtoupholdthestatusquoorevenmakethingsworse.Thenturnattentiontopreventingfutureharm.Allthisrequirescenteringtheperspectivesofthosemostimpacted.Changeconditions4pressuresExternalpressure(Publiccriticismoftheorgthreateningorgbrandorvalue),Upwardpressure(Internalcriticismofleadershiportheorgitself),Downwardpressure(Leadersholdingselfororgaccountabletolivinguptoorgaspirations),andInternalizepressure(personalfeelingthestatusquoismisalignedwithownmorals/values,valuesoftheorganization,orboth)arealldriversof,notthreatstopositivechange.PersonaltransformationOrgtransformationcomesfrompersonaltransformation:deepinquiry,tryingonnewthingsinyourday-to-day,failing,receivingfeedback,andtryingagain.Businessasusualistheanti-conditionofchange.CriticalmassAsmallcommittedgroupalignedaroundacommongoalisenoughtocreatechange.LearningAttemptingtosolvechallengesthathaveneverbeforebeensolvedwillrequirelearningtounderstandboththeproblemandthesolution.HowtofacilitatechangeFew,significant,winnablegoalsAlignaroundafewcentralwinnableyetsignificantgoalstoeffectivelyconfrontavoidanceandovercomeobstacles.WalkthetalkExpectoppressiontoshowupinthewaywetakeonEDIIwork,andtocounteritbymeetingourgoalsbymodelingthebehaviorsandvaluesweespouse,especiallycenteringtheperspectivesofthosemostimpacted,withoutoverburdening.SystemsapproachAnylackofdiversity,equity,orinclusivenessistheresultofaninterconnectedsystem.Siloedtacticswillfail.Directional,proportionalIdentifyandaddressproportionallyallthesystemicleveragepointsconnectedtothestatusquo(e.g.hiring,attrition,andnettransfersin/outdriverepresentation,andleversincludehiringcriteriaandcandidateexperience,inclusivenessandfairnessinsidetheteam/org,andinclusivenessandfairnessofadjacentteams/orgs.PlantocounterresistanceAnticipateresistanceincludingdenial,avoidance,andcountermoves.Planahead.Iftheworkisnotexperiencingresistance,itisnotdrivingchange.36Confidential+ProprietaryKindofChallengeProblemDefinitionSolutionLocusofWorkTechnicalClearClear,canuseexistingknow-howAuthorityTechnicalandAdaptiveClearRequiresLearningAuthorityandStakeholdersAdaptiveRequiresLearningRequiresLearningStakeholdersRonaldA.Heifetz,R.A.,Linsky,M.,Grashow,A.(2009).ThePracticeofAdaptiveLeadership:ToolsandTacticsforChangingYourOrganizationandtheWorld.CreatingDiversity,Equity,andInclusiveness:anadaptivechallengeAnimation37WhatyoucandonowNowJoinaD&IaliasThismonthReviewtheCloudD&IStrategygo/cloud-diversity-overviewgo/joinCloudDiversityThisquarterAssessyourorggo/JourneySelfAssessmentAnimation38Skipped when presentingConfidential+ProprietaryRace/genderrepresentationhasremainedrelativelystablesince2014EOYDonotscreenshot,copy,print,ordistributeTechInfrastructureGender=globaldata;Race/ethnicity=USdata.39Skipped when presentingConfidential+ProprietaryL7+race/genderrepresentationhasremainedrelativelystablesince2014EOYDonotscreenshot,copy,print,ordistributeTechInfrastructureGender=globaldata;Race/ethnicity=USdata.23SignalsofprogrameffectivenesstimereliabilityEngagement​:completionratesofcoreengagementsEffectivenessSelf-reportedpre-post(“I’mmoreableto...)LeaderpracticesChangesinleaderbehaviorsOutcomesChangesinrepresentation,retention,advancement,cultureOrgpracticesChangesinorgpractices,norms,policiesSeefulldetailsofprogramevaluationhereAnimation22AttorneyClientPrivileged&ConfidentialProprietary+Confidential2017DiversityProgramEvaluation212017EightCoreCapacity-buildingEDIIInterventionsLeaders(L7+)ManagersEDIIStakeholdersGooglersintheMajorityAllGooglersUn-Townhalls✓✓✓✓✓Sojourn1:OurBrainsonRace✓✓✓✓Sojourn2:CourageousConversations✓✓✓✓Sojourn3:BuildingMuscletoNavigateRace✓✓✓✓EDII101forManagers✓✓InclusivePerfforManagers✓✓AllyshipTraining✓✓✓FacilitatorTraining✓Animation202017EDIIStrategyQ1Q2Q3Q4Q1Motivatebytellingthestoryofourorganizationalhealth.Alignvision/direction.Mobilizethroughstructuredentrypointsandcomms.BuildmuscletoadvanceEDII:●Leadershipmuscle●Muscleamongthoseinthemajority●Productmuscle●Capacity-buildingmuscleActivatedGooglersbegintoexertinfluence:●Systems-ownersinstitutechanges●People-leadersmodelnewpractices/norms●AbsentandnascentGooglersbegintoactivelyengageAssesshealth,evaluateimpact,iterateontheplan.Animation1918Confidential+ProprietaryConfidential+ProprietaryThehow17CultureI^2LeadershipDiversityHiringSponsorsMissionWeexisttoensureTIisagreatplacetoworkforeveryone,onewhereGooglersfromallbackgroundscansucceed.Weexisttofullyembedinclusionintoourinternalandexternalproducts/servicestoensuretheymeettheneedsandexceedtheexpectationsofthefulldiversityofGooglersandourusers.WeexisttoembedinclusioninpeopleprocessestoensureGooglersfromallbackgroundssucceedandadvance.Weexisttoembedinclusioninhiringprocessestoensureourworkforcebecomesincreasinglyrepresentativeofourusers.ScopeOurscopeincludescomms,events,andlearninganddevelopment.Ourscopeincludesuserresearch,andproduct&servicedesignandreview.Ourscopeincludesleadershipdevelopment,sponsorship,andcultivatingleadershipopportunities.Ourscopeincludeshiringdevelopment,assessment,andrecognitionofhiringexcellence.WorkingGroupObjectivesObjective5:Achievea90%favorableandnogapsacrossrace/genderinGooglegeistinclusivenessindexandTImanagersurveyscores.Objective6:<5%ofGooglersexperienceincivilityintheworkplace.Incorporateaninclusionlensintoqualityimprovementandsalesgrowtheffortsofatleastoneproductorservice,aspartofI^2project.Representationofgroupsthathavebeenhistoricallyunderrepresentedintechpersistsatlevels7+,throughdevelopmentandadvancement.Objective4:Diversityoncriticalprojectteamsisrepresentativeoforgdiversity.Representationofgroupsthathavebeenhistoricallyunderrepresentedintechsurpassesindustryaverageatalllevels,throughhiring.*EDIICouncilWorkingGroups*Groupsthathavebeenhistoricallyunderrepresentedintechincludewomen(globally),Black+andLatinx+(US),andBAME(EMEA)*intheworkforce.BAME:ApersoninEMEAidentifyingasBlack,Asian,orMinorityEthnic.Black:ApersonintheU.S.havingoriginsinanyoftheBlackracialgroupsofAfrica.Latinx:ApersonintheU.S.withgeographicorigins/ancestryinLatinAmerica,whichexcludesSpain.Latinxisagender-neutralversionofLatinoandalsoappearsasLatin@,Latinex,orLatino/a.“​+”:includingindividualswhoidentifyasmultiracialor2+races,e.g.Afro-Latinx.16EDIICouncilresponsibilitiesWhat:1.Accountableforensuringthefunctionyourepresent(e.g.CorpEng,Bebop,etc.)completesitsquarterlyKRs.How:●Integratecouncil’squarterlyKRsintoyourfunction’sKRprocess●Mobilize/rallyyourfunction●ProvidecloudcoverfortheEDIIwork●Ensureonecouncilmemberfromyourfunctionispresentateachmonthlycouncilmeeting.●CompleteallcoreEDIIengagementsfortheyear​,basedonyourlevel.●UnderstandgrassrootsEDIIworkandcouncil-widequarterlyKRs,andcommunicatebetween.151.Model:demonstratehighlevelofmulticulturalcapacity&rigorinyourowndailypractice2.Mirror:uncoveringvariousraced/gendered+experiencesthatbringourEDIIdatatolife3.Instrument:facilitatingafocuson4criticalwinnableEDIIgoals4.Expert:employingapluralityofrelevantterms,frameworks,tools,andresourcesTheroleofcouncilmembers14●Demonstratesahighlevelofmulticulturalcapacityinowndailypractice●DemonstratesaccountabilityforoutcomesonthefourEDIIgoals(hiring,retention,progression,culture)●IntegratesEDIIintobusinessdecisions●LeveragesEDIIexpertisewithinandaroundthebusinessManagers&LeadersClosesttothebusiness●Identifiespatterns,assets,andneeds●Informsdirectionandobjectives●IntegratesEDIIintoPOpspracticesandpeopleprograms●BuildsEDIIcapacityofclientsPeoplePartnersClosesttoPOpsgoalsandresources●Facilitatesafocuson(orintensifiesthefocuson)four,critical,winnableEDIIgoals:hiring,retention,advancement,andculture.●Uncoveringvariousraced/gendered+experiencesthatbringourEDIIdatatolife,●Employingapluralityofrelevantterms,frameworks,tools,andresources.DiversityCouncilClosetoEDIIgoals,thepeople,andthework●Conductsanalysis●Alignsdirectiontocompanyobjectives●Recommendsobjectivesandsetspath●Connectspartnersandclientstocompany-wideEDIIresources●BuildsEDIIcapacityofpartnersandclientsEDII&StaffingPartnersClosesttoEDIIgoalsandresourcesAlignedEDIIgoals,differentiatedroles●KnowstheEDIIgoalsofthecompanyandorg●ExecutestowardsEDIIgoals​,throughexploration,piloting,anditeration●DetermineswhatitmeanstoliveoutEDIIaspirationsinownrole●RaisesupwinsandmissesGooglersandTeamsClosesttothework13Confidential+ProprietaryConfidential+ProprietaryThewho12Our2017EDIIAreasofFocusOurorgisagreatplacetoworkforeveryone.Googlersfromallbackgroundscanbelongandlead.PeoplePeopleprocessesensureGooglersfromallbackgroundssucceedandadvance.Hiringprocessesensureourworkforcebecomesincreasinglyrepresentativeofourusers.ProcessInclusionembeddedintointernalandexternalproductsandservicestoensuretheymeettheneedsandexceedtheexpectationsofthefulldiversityofGooglersandourusers.ProductAnimation11Source:Loremipsumdolorsitamet,consecteturadipiscingelit.DuisnoneratsemProprietary+ConfidentialIntegrativeAcoresetofadvocatesleadtransformationalchangeacrossGoogle.Everyoneknowswhatisexpectedofthemandisabletoreactappropriatelywhensituationsarise.AcriticalmassofGooglersproactivelyworktomakeGoogle’sculturelessbiasedandmorerespectful.StrategicVisionaryReactiveProactiveAbsentAdvocatesleadtransformationalchangeacrosstheFunction..Diversity,equity,andinclusivenessareabsentfromourwork,practice,anddiscussions.MissionStatement:In2017,MoveEDIIeffortsfromreactivetoproactivego/journeyselfassessment2017FocusAnimation10Confidential+ProprietaryConfidential+Proprietary2017GoalsMissionstatementFocusareasObjectives9Confidential+ProprietaryProductInclusionInclusionembeddedintointernalandexternalproductsandservicestoensuretheymeettheneedsandexceedtheexpectationsofthefulldiversityofGooglersandourusers.Someexamplesofthingsweneedtofix:●Respect:disrespectfultermsandassociationssuchasmaster/slavehavecreepintoourcodebase,UIs,anddocumentation,oftenwithoutmaliciousintent.Weneedtocleanupthesetermstoenableeveryonetoworkwithoutbeingoffended,disturbed,ordistracted.Thisisequallyimportantforourinternalproductsaswellascustomerfacingproducts.●Inclusiveness:enhancingourHRsystemWorkdaytosupportmoreinclusivevaluesforrace,ethnicity,gender.●Respect:investigategenderbiasincodereviewsfollowingreportsofbiasatFacebookand​GitHub​.●Equity:Measureandmonitorsystemicbiasthroughevaluationofperformancecalibration,promotionratesandtime-to-promotionbydemographic.
Proprietary+ConfidentialProprietary+ConfidentialProprietary+ConfidentialCloudTechDiversityEquity+Inclusion20172017OKRs:DiversityCouncil(1of2)ProductInclusion:●Incorporateaninclusionlensintoqualityimprovementsandsalesgrowtheffortsofatleastoneproductorserviceaspartof(I)2project.○KR:Green.Identifytwoproducts/serviceswithopportunityforincreasedrevenue,usage,efficiency,orusersatisfaction○KR:Yellow.Mostinclusiveexperiencefordevelopers.Googleengineeringculturecentersaroundtransparency.Modelcultureofinclusiontoolsfordevelopers,fromreadabilitytosourceanalysistobugscopetoenterprise-widedeveloperproductivityanalyticstoincidentmanagement.○KR:Yellow.DeliverN(>2)findingsandanyshorttermimpactbyendofQ3.○KR:Yellow.DeliverN(>3)findingsbytheendofQ4.●Productsareinclusiveofdiverseglobaluserperspectivesandneedsby2018.OrgInclusion:●CloudhavetransitionedfromaReactive→ProactiveontheDiversityandInclusionMaturityMatrix​.○*KR:Yellow.PublishandpromotemonthlynewsletterstoallofCloudteams.○KR:Yellow.AllCloudregions(APAC,EMEA,US-East,US-West)haveacohortofleaderswhowillchampionandbeactioninitiatorsacrossallregionsandsites.○*KR:Yellow.EstablishaglobalallyshipprogramwithtrainingandguidancetosupportGooglersinthemajorityinadvocatingforinclusiveness○KR:Red.AllsiterepresentativeswillhostanintroductiontotheCloud/DIeffortswithtrainingmaterialstomanagersandleads.○KR:Red.80%ofteamsparticipateinplanningtheirProactiveRoadmapusingthedesignatedhashtag#TIinclusion.○KR:Red.80%ofCloudleadersuseandpublishtheresultsoftheProactiveScorecardusingthedesignatedhashtag“#TIinclusion”.●Cloudfostersafairandinclusiveenvironmentwhereallcanthrive.○KR:Yellow.Achieve≥80%favorableratinginallGooglegeistinclusivenessindexitems,withnonegativegapsacrossgenderandrace.○KR:Yellow.Achieve≥90%favorableratinginthecategory“comfortableraisingconcernsaboutincivilityandmisconduct”,withnonegativegapsacrossgenderandrace.ClicktoeditmastertitlestyleFirstlevel•Secondlevel•Thirdlevel•Fourthlevel•Fifthlevel•Sixthlevel•Seventhlevel•Eighthlevel•Ninthlevel#Changesinleader/orgpracticesOPPORTUNITIES*Engagement-Focusonhighimpact,highrigorinterventionsandinitiatives●“Whereweseethegreatestleaderengagement,wealsoseethegreatestorgengagement.”●“Utilizeleaderstoactivateengagementamongwhite/AAPImen.”*ProcessImprovement-Ensuringeveryonecansucceed,thrive,progress,andbecomerepresentativeofouruserbase●“Newprocessesforpostingofopenrolestoensureopportunitiestoapply/pursue,ratherthanjusthavingmanagersselectingindividuals-increasesopportunitiesforbroaderrangeofemployees.”●“Demographicimprovementwasnotuniformlydistributed.”*Stasis-Breakthestatusquo;Refusetoreturntobusinessasusual●“Survey,townhallquestions,individualdiscussionindicatespeoplehavenotseensignificantprogress,don’thaveconfidencethateffortstodatehavemadeanimpact.”●“Someteammembersstillnotconvincedthatissuesare“happeninghere”,despitemultiplereassurancesthatwehavethedataandthatitisreal.”●“Individualpushbackandresistancetoorganizationaleffortsregardingdiversity.Artifactsofbias,techniquestlikegaslighting,denial,“whatabout”,straw-man,etc.”●“Allowedexistinggrouppatternstogounchangedinmanyareas.”●“Conductingperfthesamewayyoudidlastyear.”●“Basinghiringonthesamefactorsasyoudidlastyear.”Transparency-Measurewhat’sworkingandwhat’snot,andshareitregularly●“Expandtransparency:LeadertrackerandmonthlyVP1:1sdrovetone-settingabove.”*mostfrequentlycited2017YECommentCodingEffectivenessWhenattended,coreengagementsworkAmongtheMajorityUnTownhallsSojournRaceLearningLabsAllyshiptraining+50%ptinIunderstandmyroleinworkingforfairness/inclusion.+43%ptinIknowhowtotailormyleadershipbasedonmysocialpower.+39%ptinI’mawareofmyownsocialprivilegeanddisadvantage.+18%ptinIfeelcomfortableworkingacrosslinesofrace/genderdifference.AmongLeadersSojournRaceLearningLabsInclusivePerfforManagersInclusivePerfforDirectorsDEI101forManagers+33%ptinIknowtheEDIIhealthofourorg+27%ptinIknowmyroleinadvancingEDII+30%ptinIknowwhattodotomakeourorgmorefair,diverse,inclusive+44%ptinIknow3+waysrace/genderbiascouldcreepintoperf+46%ptinIknowwhattodoasamgmtteamtokeepperffair.AmongG2GFacilitatorsLearningFacilitationCorpsBalancingSocialPowerSojournTraintheTrainer+22%ptinIamabletoidentifypowerdynamicsingroups.+21%ptinIhavetheskill/willtoaddresspowerimbalances.+21%ptinIcancoursecorrectwhenmypowermanifestsunproductively.2017YEWhereit’smeasuredVPengagementtrackerGooglerengagementtrackergo/inclusiveperf-evaluationgo/DEI101-evaluationSojournevalgoinglivesoonEOYself-assessmentfolderEOYself-assessmentfolderDiversityScorecard(seeDiversityBusinessPartner)TIManagerSurvey(​go/2017tims​)Whenit’smeasuredmonthlyquarterlyInthefirst5andlast5minutesofasession.DataisevaluatedattheconclusionofeachengagementEndofyearEndofyearMiddleandEndofyear(dependingonmetric)Howit’smeasuredMonthly1:1sbetweenVP,PeoplePartner,andDiversityBusinessPartnergo/growattendancePre-postengagementsurveysgo/cloudtech-D&I-EOY-assessmentandgo/journeyselfassessmentgo/cloudtech-D&I-EOY-assessmentandgo/journeyselfassessmentGooglewidePeopleanalyticsdataPA-specificdatasuchastheTImanagersurveyEvaluationPlanEngagementcompletionratesofcoreengagementsEffectivenessSelf-reportedpre-post(“I’mmoreableto...)LeaderpracticesChangesinleaderbehaviorsOutcomesChangesinrepresentation,retention,advancement,cultureOrgpracticesChangesinorgpractices,norms,policiesBackChangesinleader/orgpracticesWINSAccountability-Topdownleadershipsettingthetoneandexecutivesholdingtheirorganizationsresponsible●“Increasedaccountabilityformanagersinperf/promoprocesses.Peerreviewandcommentary,specificallyfocusingonbiasedlanguage,patternsofdiscrimination,etc”●“Followinguponteamsthatloseadisproportionatenumberofunderrepresentedgroups.”Awareness-Googlersunderstandwhatwewanttobetrue,andhowclose/farwearefromthere●“Deepawarenessofdepthofproblemsaswescaleourcompany-confusioninvaluesiscompletelyunderminingGoogle’suniquevaluetoourUsersandindustry.”●“theconversationhasgonefrombeinguncomfortableoran“add-on”attheperipheryoftheorg,tobeingpartofthecoreoftheorg.“●I’vestartedseeingalargerdegreeof“uncomfort”bythemajority(middleaged,whitemales)whichItaketobethebeginningsofpositivechange.Capacity-Googlersbuildmuscletonavigatecurrentrace/genderclimateatGoogle●TheleaderswhohavebeenthroughSojournareutilizingthetoolsforcourageousconversations.Much,muchmoretodo…”Communication-Consistentandvisiblediscussioninternallyandexternally●“Beingpublicaboutmybeliefs,inlisteningeventafterDamorememo,CorpEngWomens’summit,NYCevents“●“TalkingaboutD&I,andsignalingitisimportanttome.”*Engagement-Focusonhighimpact,highrigorinterventionsandinitiatives●“Havingmorefrank,directconversationsw/direct-reportsaboutwhythesetopicissoimportant.”Transparency-Measurewhat’sworkingandwhat’snot,andshareitregularly●“Continuedreporting,analysis,etcofhiringpractices,candidateselection,hiringcommitteereviews,interviewfeedback.”*mostfrequentlycited2017YECommentCodingEngagement50%ofCloudTechGooglersreached.1Hrace/genderengagementpatternsmitigated.RolloutCoreEngagementGoal(%,#)Outcome(%,#)WinsOpportunitiesScaledInclusivePerfforManagers85%ofmanagers,121088%,1249>90%inDCOps,HWOps,SRE<75%inNetOps,GCD,UFOInclusivePerfTTTforDirectors90%ofDirectors,10986%,104100%inDCOps,HWOps,SRE,GCD,Platforms,<75%inNetOps.SecurityandPrivacy,UFOUnTownhallsToplineVPofeachfunctionattend,9810VPstotalattended,7hostedanUnTownhallSREdidnotattendLimitedScaleSojourn1:OurBrainsonRace5L7+perfunction,9functions78%offunctions,7GCD,NetOps,SRE,Platforms,CorpEngmetthegoalfor2ofthethreecoursesScalingremainsachallenge,asseatsarelimited,andCloudGooglersonlyshowedfor56%oftheseatsweenrolledin.Sojourn2:CourageousConversations5L7+perfunction,9functions56%offunctions,5Sojourn3:BuildingMuscletoNavigateRace5L7+perfunction,9functions11%offunctions,1PilotedDEI101forManagers200managers309Through3iterations,increasedpre-postmeasuresScalingisachallengeduetolowfacilitationcapacityandsensitivedataAllyship101100Googlers93Throughiteration,brokeAllyshipinto101and201DevelopandscaleAllyship201coursetofurtheradvancecapacityEDIIFacilitatorTraining25Googlers11Unabletorolloutin2017Proprietary+ConfidentialContentsTheWhyOurvision2017currentstate2017GoalsMissionstatementFocusareasObjectivesTheWhoRoleofmanagers,councilmembers,partners,googlersEDIICounciljobdescriptionEDIICouncilworkinggroupresponsibilitiesTheHowTheoryofChangeStrategyCorecapacity-buildinginterventionsSignalsofeffectivenessEvaluationEvaluationplanProgrameffectivenessThreatsandmitigationsScoredOKRsGuidingPrinciplesforallofoureffortsDefiningdiversity,equity,andinclusivenessGuidingprinciplesfororganizationaldevelopmentEmployingadaptiveleadership
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