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

  • 5h 27m
  • Randal Pinkett
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2023

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.

About the Author

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.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • DEI Incentives—Self-Reflect and Introspect
  • DEI Inventory for People—Seek Understanding
  • DEI Inventory for Organizations—Seek Understanding
  • DEI Imperatives—Determine Priorities
  • DEI Insights—Identify “What Works”
  • DEI Initiatives—Take Action
  • DEI Impact—Evaluate Results
  • Conclusion—The Future of Data-Driven DEI