Eight Strategies to Transform Diversity & Inclusion from Talk to Action
Aubrey Blanche, Global Head of Diversity & Belonging at Atlassian, outlines eight actionable strategies for startups to move beyond performative D&I efforts. The article addresses the disconnect between widespread stated commitment to D&I (80% care) and stalled progress, identifying fatigue, complexity, and misaligned conversations as key obstacles. Blanche argues that meaningful D&I requires aspirational goals and intentional action, not checkbox compliance.
Metrics in this report
33.3%
proportion
Atlassian in 2017
50%
decrease
Individual participation in diversity initiatives year-over-year
25%
increase
Atlassian over two-year period
80%
increase
Atlassian under Aubrey Blanche's leadership
30%
less than
Underrepresented groups reporting belonging and retention
13.1%
proportion
Atlassian technical employees