What gets measured gets done. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are top of mind for companies large and small, but making notable progress on long-standing challenges around DEI requires a plan to set goals and then collect timely and relevant data to track progress.
Companies have invested millions into DEI initiatives. When a company spends that much money on a new program, it’s important to understand what measurable progress was made. At the same time, long-lived ways of doing things and unconscious bias often don’t change unless data shows change is needed.