Cocreating a Responsive Organization: Disclosure and Responsivity in Veterinary Ophthalmology.

Disclosure-responsivity cycles institutionalize DEI across four organizational domains.

This paper presents a framework for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in veterinary ophthalmology through disclosure-responsivity cycles. Disclosure refers to individuals sharing personal or professional information, including acknowledging errors or revealing identity characteristics. Responsivity measures organizational and interpersonal support following disclosure. Research demonstrates that consistent organizational responsivity to disclosure reduces psychological strain, builds trust, and enhances inclusivity. The authors propose institutionalizing disclosure-responsivity cycles across four interdependent domains: shared vision, communication channels, competency development, and policy transparency. This framework enables veterinary leaders to embed DEI concepts into daily operations rather than relying on isolated individual efforts. By creating organizations that reliably support disclosure across these domains, veterinary ophthalmology can develop adaptive, inclusive, and resilient workplaces. The paper synthesizes organizational theory, change management, and veterinary literature to provide practical strategies for translating professional DEI commitments into sustainable organizational practices.

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