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For those of you tired of talking and ready to take action, this tab is for you.

Are you a manager interested in effecting cultural change, but not sure how? A PhD student unsure of how to start the discussion in your section? Read further and get inspired.

Things you can do in just one hour a month

ACTION 1

Get networking

Attend a virtual or local meet-up focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in your field, such as the EAWE DEI Committee’s “Voices of DEI in wind energy community”.
Join an affinity or allyship group within your company or professional community.
Introduce two people, especially from under-represented background, who could benefit from knowing each other.
Follow and engage with professionals from diverse backgrounds on LinkedIn to broaden your network.
Volunteer to moderate or host a panel that highlights voices from marginalised communities.
Join a professional group or Slack community dedicated to supporting equity in your industry.
Attend a cultural or community event outside your usual circles to meet people with different experiences.

ACTION 2

Increase awareness

Find and read any DEI-related policies or strategies in your organisation or country. Discuss your findings with your team.
Host or participate in a short discussion group on a relevant article, podcast, or video.
Curate and share a resource list (books, films, social media accounts) on a diversity-related topic.
Create a simple infographic or social media post to explain a key concept like privilege, bias, or microaggressions.
Invite a guest speaker from an under-represented group to your workplace or community group.
Research a cultural or heritage month and share something educational with your team or network.
Subscribe to and read a newsletter focused on equity or marginalised perspectives (e.g., Prism, The Root). Listen to a podcast episode focused on social issues and summarise key takeaways for a colleague or friend.
Update your team’s shared calendar or Slack with notable dates related to equity and inclusion.
Make sure that DEI is included in any strategy or recruiting process you are involved in.

ACTION 3

Work on yourselves

Spend an hour mapping your social and professional circles to notice patterns and gaps in diversity.
Take an implicit bias test and reflect on the results.
Have a conversation with someone from a different background to listen and learn.
Attend a workshop or training on allyship, anti-racism, or inclusive communication.
Review your language habits (e.g., in emails, meetings) for inclusive language.
Watch a documentary or talk that challenges your worldview or expands your understanding of systemic issues.
Read one article, essay, or book chapter by a thinker from a different cultural, racial, or gender background.

ACTION 4

Actively support under-represented groups

Identify, actively encourage and support mentorship programmes.
Mentor someone from an under-represented group via a programme such as GWEC Women in Wind.
Write a public LinkedIn recommendation for a colleague from an under-represented group.
Review and give constructive feedback on a CV or application for someone from an under-represented group.
Nominate a colleague from an under-represented group for an award or recognition programme.
Reach out to a local school or nonprofit and offer one hour of career Q&A or skill-building advice.

Why DEI Matters

In a rapidly changing world, diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for the success of the wind energy sector.