The Accelerator Program's Revival: A Test of Intention vs Reality The National Football League's (NFL) accelerator program has long been touted as a way to promote diversity and inclusion in leadership roles.
However, its revival, announced earlier this week, raises questions about whether the league is genuinely committed to leveling the playing field or merely paying lip service to social change.
This iteration of the program includes 34 high potential candidates, including several notable head coaching and general manager hopefuls, who have converged on Orlando, Florida for the NFL owners meetings.