Why “Evidence-Based” DEI Is Empty Talk

Why “Evidence-Based” DEI Is Mostly Just Empty Talk

People are talking about being evidence-based. Half the time I don’t know what they mean.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

1 How leaders confuse having data with making evidence-based decisions. 2 Why DEI data hoarding is useless without a clear purpose. 3 The key question to ask before collecting any new data.

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

A claim is a statement presented as fact.

\"We would seek evidence to support or contradict the claim.\"

An assumption is an untested belief that shapes decisions.

\"An assumption is a belief or idea that is taken for granted without proof.\"

A hypothesis is a testable statement. We like these.

\"The act of formulating a hypothesis is what’s going to help you get super specific and relevant.\"

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