Key Milestones
IiD at levels 1 and 2 - process and timescales
What happens when you sign up to the Investors in Diversity at Level 1 and Level 2:-
Your starting point on the journey could be at Level 1 or Level 2.
Level 1 Investors in Diversity.
1. You send the completed acceptance slip to us - to speed matters up this could be sent as a scanned version by email and paper copy via post.
2. We send you a welcome e-mail, guidance notes on the on-line survey and the web-links which take them into the on-line survey (We can also do this using paper forms).
3. We agree a closing date for the surveys - usually up to 4 weeks.
4. Once the closing date has expired, we complete the analysis and prepare a report for the client.
5. The results are externally verified by a member of the National Quality Board.
6. A final decision is made.
7. If successful, you are awarded Level 1 accreditation (which you hold for 12 months) and receive an e-pack of Level 1 Investors in Diversity logos and branding guidelines.
8. We send you a certificate.
Level 2 Investors in Diversity
By committing to Level 2, you will work towards achieving Level 1 as a matter of course. In order to go to Level 3, you need to have achieved Level 2 first. Even if you go straight to Level 2, you must first complete the same online survey as is used for the Level 1 accreditation so it is possible that you can achieve Level 1. The final assessment is a combination of face to face interviews and online assessment.
Timescales are dependent on each organisation's commitment and dedication. However based on experience so far, the whole process can take between 6 to 12 months.
IiD Level 2 first steps
1. You send the completed acceptance to the NCFD- to speed matters up this can be sent as a
scanned version by email and paper copy via post.
2. We send you a welcome email.
3. We appoint an ‘Investors in Diversity Advisor’ to your organisation to give tailored support.
When you begin the Level 2 IiD journey.
4. You will receive an agreed advisory support programme from an IiD Advisor.
5. You become a ‘Working towards Investors in Diversity’ organisation and can start to use
the logo.
6. We set up an Induction Day for your organisation and we agree a plan for the day with you.
7. We provide you with the necessary manuals, templates, materials and know how.
8. We then conduct the online 360 degree stakeholder consultation process (online assessment).
4-6 weeks.
9. Based on the outcome of the stakeholder survey , we help you to devise an Action Plan
2-4 weeks.
10. You make progress on delivery of the IiD action plan. This speed at which you make progress
depends on you.
11. Pre-assessment. You can purchase an optional ‘Shared Review’, after which, you will know how near you are from an external assessment.
So far all organisations who have opted for the Shared Review have achieved the standard.
12. Final Assessment. The assessment will be carried out by an independent IiD Assessor. The final assessment involves online assessment survey, evidence check, focus groups and one to one interviews face to face as well as telephone interviews where necessary.
13. The duration of the whole process of achievement varies between 6 and 18 months. Depends on the size, structure, starting point of your organisation.
14. If you achieve the award of the standard at Level 2, it is valid for 2 years after which you would be subject to another assessment. You could choose to continue the journey signing up to Level 3 Leaders in Diversity standard.
