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Developing an Organization-Wide DEI Action Plan for True Religion

Last Updated: 04/01/2026

Case Organization

True Religion

https://www.truereligion.com/

500 West 190th Street, Suite 300, Gardena, CA 90248, USA

101-500

Case Contributors

Theresa Watts

Senior Vice President Human Resources, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion @ True Religion for 5 year(s)

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Results-driven Human Resources, Organizational Business and Management Professional with broad-based experience in organizational design, development, and management within Fortune 500 companies. Accomplished seasoned professional who has earned a reputation for building/designing HR departments, consistently integrating the people, information, and technology of an organization to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, enhance quality, and maximize profitability. Collaborative leader with the ability to build, train, motivate, and mentor highly successful teams to outstanding performance. Effective communicator possessing excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Consistently promoted and sought out for expertise. Expertise includes:

  • Organizational Development 
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management 
  • Employee Relations
  • Change Management 
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement 
  • International Business Development and Operations 
  • Training and Development 
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Risk Assessment and Management 
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Case Disciplines

Marketing PR & Communications Talent Management

Skills & Expertise

Change Management Culture Transformation Diversity Employee Engagement Employee Experience Design Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Employer Branding Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy Inclusive Leadership Internal Communications Strategy Learning & Development (L&D) Organizational Development People Analytics Performance Metrics & KPI Development Recruitment & Hiring Strategy Retention Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Survey Design & Feedback Analysis Talent Management Training Program Design Workforce Diversity Analysis

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Background & Objective

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True Religion, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in retail fashion, is striving to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout its organization. With a growing recognition of the importance of fostering an inclusive work environment, True Religion seeks to develop a department-level DEI action plan aligned with its broader organizational goals.
Learning Objectives

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This case focuses on designing and implementing organization-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies within a retail environment. Students will develop skills in stakeholder engagement, organizational analysis, and building actionable plans that foster inclusive culture, improve employee experience, and align with broader business goals. 
  •  Analyze organizational structure and identify gaps in current DEI practices across departments 
  •  Evaluate stakeholder needs and perspectives to inform inclusive and effective DEI strategies 
  •  Research and apply industry best practices in DEI within retail and corporate environments 
  •  Develop a structured, department-level DEI action plan aligned with organizational goals 
  •  Design initiatives such as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and culture-building programs 
  •  Create communication strategies to embed DEI principles across all levels of the organization 
  •  Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure DEI impact, engagement, and progress 
  •  Translate research and insights into scalable, sustainable DEI initiatives that drive long-term cultural change
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