TED Talks Daily What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano
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Jun 10, 2024 
Paolo Gaudiano, a social entrepreneur focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, discusses the pitfalls of current DEI initiatives. He highlights how many companies miss the mark by concentrating too narrowly, leading to backlash and turnover. Gaudiano argues for a more holistic approach, emphasizing that genuine inclusivity is crucial for thriving workplaces and enhanced profits. He explores the costs of neglecting inclusion, urging leaders to move beyond superficial diversity metrics and adopt strategies that foster true equity.
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The Diversity Disconnect
- The Diversity Disconnect: Companies overly focus on representation (diversity).
- This neglects equity and inclusion, causing backlash and hindering progress.
Unquantifiable Impact of Diversity
- There are no tools to predict the impact of diversity on a specific organization's performance.
- Diversifying human assets lacks the quantifiable impact seen in financial or marketing assets.
Reverse Discrimination Concerns
- A company announces plans to increase minority representation by a set percentage.
- This leads to perceived reverse discrimination among majority groups, highlighting a flawed approach.