WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.160 (upbeat music) 2 00:00:02.160 --> 00:00:04.489 Real talk. 3 00:00:04.489 --> 00:00:09.264 We are the BCG Center for Inclusion & Equity. 4 00:00:09.264 --> 00:00:12.090 The home for equitable business practices, 5 00:00:12.090 --> 00:00:15.728 strategy, insights, and thought leadership. 6 00:00:15.728 --> 00:00:18.956 (upbeat music) 7 00:00:18.956 --> 00:00:23.082 But when it comes to real action, what does that mean? 8 00:00:23.082 --> 00:00:26.221 It means working with our partners. 9 00:00:26.221 --> 00:00:28.755 Pushing, even when it's uncomfortable. 10 00:00:28.755 --> 00:00:30.360 (upbeat music) 11 00:00:30.360 --> 00:00:34.087 Ready to have real talks and drive real action. 12 00:00:34.087 --> 00:00:37.650 It is critical to embed diversity, equity, 13 00:00:37.650 --> 00:00:41.666 and inclusion into every aspect of the culture. 14 00:00:41.666 --> 00:00:43.740 Making sure business practices work 15 00:00:43.740 --> 00:00:46.291 for the people and the organization. 16 00:00:46.291 --> 00:00:48.450 (upbeat music) 17 00:00:48.450 --> 00:00:50.130 Because real talk? 18 00:00:50.130 --> 00:00:53.237 Progress should never be abbreviated to PR 19 00:00:53.237 --> 00:00:55.680 or renamed pro bono. 20 00:00:55.680 --> 00:00:57.858 Real action takes partners 21 00:00:57.858 --> 00:01:00.389 who invest in their community. 22 00:01:00.389 --> 00:01:02.820 Putting their money where their mouth is. 23 00:01:02.820 --> 00:01:04.528 And the ones who don't stop. 24 00:01:05.651 --> 00:01:07.740 Real action is making the commitment 25 00:01:07.740 --> 00:01:09.780 to ourselves and others, 26 00:01:09.780 --> 00:01:13.738 unlocking the potential of those who advance the world. 27 00:01:13.738 --> 00:01:17.312 Because equity should be E, for everyone. 28 00:01:18.179 --> 00:01:19.050 Let's be honest. 29 00:01:19.050 --> 00:01:21.990 It's on us to ensure that the only I in our team 30 00:01:21.990 --> 00:01:23.550 stands for inclusion. 31 00:01:23.550 --> 00:01:25.500 So when the noise starts to fade, 32 00:01:25.500 --> 00:01:27.937 we're here to keep it loud. (echoes) 33 00:01:27.937 --> 00:01:29.430 (bell ringing) 34 00:01:29.430 --> 00:01:33.140 Say it with your chest, and speak from the heart, 35 00:01:33.140 --> 00:01:36.247 because right here is where it starts. 36 00:01:36.247 --> 00:01:37.463 Right here. 37 00:01:37.463 --> 00:01:42.000 DEI is about giving everybody the same chance to perform. 38 00:01:42.000 --> 00:01:43.230 Right here. 39 00:01:43.230 --> 00:01:46.020 An unquantifiable amount of human potential 40 00:01:46.020 --> 00:01:47.460 and economic opportunity. 41 00:01:47.460 --> 00:01:48.540 Right here. 42 00:01:48.540 --> 00:01:51.090 Wait until you open up people's minds 43 00:01:51.090 --> 00:01:53.473 and show them the art of the possible. 44 00:01:53.473 --> 00:01:54.816 Right here. 45 00:01:55.890 --> 00:01:59.392 At the center for real action. 46 00:01:59.392 --> 00:02:02.310 (upbeat music) 47 00:02:02.310 --> 00:02:03.864 And that's real talk. 48 00:02:03.864 --> 00:02:07.722 (upbeat music)