Why "Evidence-Based" DEI Is Empty Talk

25/02/2025 6 min
Why "Evidence-Based" DEI Is Empty Talk

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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. Play the Episode for More 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." Check out these resources: The Inclusion Ready Leader's Brief – A weekly newsletter helping leaders: Earn the trust of their colleagues. Optimise for measurable results. Implement a systematic process. Join 1,320 Inclusion Ready Leaders receiving real-world insights and practical tools. Register here.