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Episode Synopsis
Using a proxy can be useful
Find out how some of us are misusing them when it comes inclusion
Here are some key topics covered from this episode:
Everyday examples of a proxy you should know
Why you should be paying attention to how people use a Proxy
The key quality a useful Proxy for Inclusion has and much more
Play the episode for more
Here are some key takeaways from this episode:
Proxies can be useful for measuring things that are difficult to observe
“A proxy is a variable; an alternative variable that is observed or measured when the variable we’re really interested can’t be observed or measured directly”
Some of us are misusing Proxies and it’s a problem
“I think Proxies are being used inappropriately when it comes to Inclusion”
Be careful what Proxies’ you use when it comes to Inclusion
“There’s a Proxy problem when it comes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. There’s a Proxy problem and we need your help. I’m not saying we shouldn’t use them but we need to avoid false proxies”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper:
Proxy variable – Oxford
What is a Proxy Measure? · Benchmarking
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Why Relying On Credibility Indicators is an Inclusion Mistake
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
The post The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Find out how some of us are misusing them when it comes inclusion
Here are some key topics covered from this episode:
Everyday examples of a proxy you should know
Why you should be paying attention to how people use a Proxy
The key quality a useful Proxy for Inclusion has and much more
Play the episode for more
Here are some key takeaways from this episode:
Proxies can be useful for measuring things that are difficult to observe
“A proxy is a variable; an alternative variable that is observed or measured when the variable we’re really interested can’t be observed or measured directly”
Some of us are misusing Proxies and it’s a problem
“I think Proxies are being used inappropriately when it comes to Inclusion”
Be careful what Proxies’ you use when it comes to Inclusion
“There’s a Proxy problem when it comes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. There’s a Proxy problem and we need your help. I’m not saying we shouldn’t use them but we need to avoid false proxies”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper:
Proxy variable – Oxford
What is a Proxy Measure? · Benchmarking
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Why Relying On Credibility Indicators is an Inclusion Mistake
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
The post The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
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