Diversity + Management = Performance

#004: Why Diversity and Inclusion Is Not Sustainable


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In this episode, author, speaker, and leading diversity expert, Dr. Rodgers, discusses why Diversity & Inclusion efforts are not sustainable.


1:15 Why Dr. Rodgers says Diversity & Inclusion is not sustainable

2:00 Dr. Rodgers’ view on business cycles and business principles

3:29 A reminder of the fundamentals of business and organizational management

4:20 What Dr. Rodgers’ studies confirmed of diversity management outcomes

5:00 Why Team-wide performance is more effective than Firm-wide performance

6:00 Who Dr. Rodgers interviewed for diversity management research

7:30 A review of the industry and trends of diversity

9:00 The tendency of CEOs to be politically correct with diversity

10:30 The problem of sustainability with D&I is lack of foundation

11:30 The competitive advantage of diversity management is better outcomes

12:30 A controversial statement by Dr. Rodgers

13:15 What recruiters should ask themselves about their organization

14:15 How Diversity & Inclusion is a productivity drain

18:00 The main results Dr. Rodgers has seen with his clients who practice diversity management

21:30 An example of a client managing diversity on a team-level

23:15 A case study on Apple’s product: an example of not managing diversity

25:40 Another example of Dr. Rodgers’ client managing diversity

28:15 Focus on right outcomes vs. Improving diversity representation

30:20 Sustaining diversity requires it to be in service of business objectives


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Diversity + Management = PerformanceBy James Rodgers