The Strategic Management Society seeks members to apply to serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the SMS Board of Directors. The DEI Committee will focus on monitoring and developing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all SMS program areas and publications to increase the impact of DEI efforts and to ensure consistency and alignment of actions and activities across the organization. Additionally, this Committee will spotlight the ongoing efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion to SMS membership and the broader community.
The purpose of the Committee is to:
- Encourage and facilitate diversity in SMS membership and participation in SMS publications, programs, and activities
- Provide a forum to monitor, discuss, and address diversity issues and trends in the field
- Support the development, implementation, and codification of SMS policies, actions and initiatives related to DEI issues and trends reflective of the community at large and serve as a proactive resource for SMS programs and leadership.
Since its founding in 2021, the DEI Committee at SMS has worked on a variety of initiatives to encourage DEI throughout SMS Programs. Recent projects include the approval for a new position within Interest Group & Community Leadership for a Global Representative-at-Large in each group and establishing a recurring session at the SMS Annual Conference. Additional information about the SMS DEI Committee can be found in the Committee’s Charter.
Open Call for Member Applications
The SMS DEI Committee is seeking applicants to fill two open positions on the Committee with terms beginning on January 1, 2025.
Applicants for these positions should meet the below requirements:
- Current member of the Strategic Management Society, with requirement to maintain membership in the Society for the duration of the appointment
- Interest in the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Willingness to spend 2-3 hours per month on committee work, to participate in quarterly meetings (virtually and in-person), and communicate by email and other means between meetings
- Commitment to serve a 1-year term on the Committee, with the opportunity to renew for two additional terms.
- Experience or volunteer service related to DEI initiatives is highly desired
In addition to the details provided above, expectations for all SMS Board Committee Members can be found in these Guidelines.
Apply for the Positions
Current members are invited to apply for this position by providing a letter of Interest and a one-page career summary through the application form.
Interested candidates should complete the application by December 3, 2024.
Applicants for the open positions will be reviewed by the DEI Committee and can expect notification of decisions in late-December.
Current members of the Committee can be found on the SMS DEI Committee page. Members interested in the position are welcome to connect with the current Committee member to learn more about the position and responsibilities.
