Data-Driven DEI The Tools and Metrics You Need to Measure, Analyze, and Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

by Pinkett, Randal

• ISBN13: 9781119856870
• ISBN10: 1119856876
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-03-14
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A practical blueprint for successful, measurable, and impactful DEI initiatives

In Data-Driven DEI: The Tools and Metrics You Need to Measure, Analyze, and Improve Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Dr. Randal Pinkett, a renowned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) thought leader delivers a practical and evidence-based blueprint to achieving lasting impact with your DEI initiatives. Dr. Pinkett has created a simple, step-by-step process to assess the current state of your DEI, analyze that data to create a personal and organizational action plan, and implement data-driven, science-based, and technology-enabled interventions for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. The book provides:

• Tools and instruments to assess your personal preferences and competencies as well as your organizational culture, climate, policies, and practices
• Strategies and proven practices to mitigate bias, improve decision-making, foster innovation, and expand thinking preferences, cultural competence, inclusive leadership, allyship and more
• A library of measures, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge progress, evaluate results and demonstrate impact

An indispensable resource for individual contributors, managers, executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders, Data-Driven DEI deserves a place on the bookshelf of any professional seeking to have a real-world impact that delivers personal and organizational results.

Author Biography

RANDAL PINKETT, PHD, MBA, is an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality, and scholar. He is a diversity, equity, and inclusion expert who is leading the way in business, technology, data, and equity for all. Dr. Pinkett is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, a research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm that offers a full range of DEI services and solutions. BCT’s mission is to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change. BCT is a global leader in helping people and organizations make better decisions, improve outcomes, and amplify their impact toward a more equitable society. While Dr. Pinkett has been recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, BCT has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, and by Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Company for Diversity & Inclusion. BCT is also on the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation’s largest African American–owned businesses and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Comp: The Introduction is part of the front matter

Introduction

Comp: Step 0 is book page 1

Step 0: DEI Incentives—Self-Reflect and Introspect

Dimensions of Personal Transformation

What Are Your Personal DEI Incentives?

Crafting a Personal DEI Mission and Vision

Establishing Personal DEI Aims

Dimensions of Organizational Transformation

Dimensions of Personal and Organizational Transformation

What Are Your Organizational DEI Incentives?

Crafting an Organizational DEI Mission and Vision

Establishing Organizational DEI Aims

DEI Aims versus DEI Objectives

Comprehensive Personal and Organizational DEI Assessment Framework

Entering the Five-Step Cycle of Data-Driven DEI

Step 1: DEI Inventory for People—Seek Understanding

Personal DEI Assessment Framework

Understanding Preferences and Competences

Preferences

Competences

Preferences vs. Competences

Conducting a Personal DEI Assessment

Assessing Your Preferences

Assessing Your Competences

Assessing Your Preferences and Competences

A List of Personal DEI Assessment Tools

Choosing the Right Personal DEI Assessment Tool for You

Mitigating Data Bias—Part 1

Researcher Bias

Confirmation and Attribution Bias

Step 1: DEI Inventory for Organizations—Seek Understanding

Organizational DEI Assessment Framework

Conducting an Organizational DEI Assessment

Phase I: Administer DEI Culture and Climate Survey (Quantitative Data Collection)

Phase II-A: Perform DEI Human Resources (HR) Policies and Practices Assessment

Phase II-B: Perform DEI Benchmarking or Ranking

Phase III: Analyze DEI Quantitative Data

Phase IV: Conduct DEI Interviews and Focus Groups (Qualitative Data Collection)

Phase V: Analyze DEI Qualitative Data

Phase VI: Analyze DEI Mixed-Methods Integrated Data

Phase VII: Deliver DEI Assessment Report

Mitigating Data Bias—Part 2

Selection Bias

Step 2: DEI Imperatives—Determine Priorities

DEI Objectives and Goals

Establishing DEI Objectives

Setting DEI Goals

Step 3: DEI Insights—Identify “What Works”

What Are “What Works” Models?

“What Works” Models for People

“What Works” Models for Organizations

Step 4: DEI Initiatives—Take Action

DEI Strategies and Measures

Personal DEI Strategy Framework

Developing a Personal DEI Preference and Competency Model

Designing a Personal DEI Learning Journey

The Five Dimensions of a Personal DEI Learning Journey

Examples of Personal DEI Strategies

The Crawl, Walk, Run Approach to a Personal DEI Learning Journey

Organizational DEI Strategy Framework

Examples of Organizational DEI Strategies

Determining DEI Strategies

Formatting Your DEI Strategy Statements

Examples of Personal DEI Strategies

Examples of Organizational DEI Strategies

Defining DEI Measures

Formatting Your DEI Measures Statements

Personal DEI Strategic Plan Example

Organizational DEI Strategic Plan Example

Step 5: DEI Impact—Evaluate Results

DEI Data Reporting

DEI Scorecards

A Personal DEI Scorecard

An Organizational DEI Scorecard

DEI Dashboards

A Personal DEI Dashboard

An Organizational DEI Dashboard

Creating a DEI Scorecard or Dashboard

Visualizing Data

Decide What Story You Are Trying to Tell with the Data

Choose Your Mix of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Visualizations for the Scorecard or Dashboard

Developing Effective DEI Scorecards and Dashboards

Choosing between DEI Scorecards and Dashboards

Determining DEI Impact

Collecting New Data

Generating Findings

The Power of DEI Storytelling

DEI Data Storytelling

Continuing the Five-Step Cycle of Data-Driven DEI

Conclusion: The Future of Data-Driven DEI

DEI and Equitable AnalyticsTM

Step 1: Determine the Focus of Analysis

Step 2: Build a Causal Logic Model

Step 3: Develop an Analytical Framework

Step 4: Conduct Precision Modeling

Step 5: Perform an Equity Assessment

Step 6: Produce Actionable Insights

DEI and Deep Learning

Large Language Models

Large Language Models and DEI

DEI and Transparency/Ubiquity

DEI and Integrated Platforms

DEI and DNA

Notes

About the Author

Index