LEADING IN A DIGITAL ERA WITH EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND DIVERSITY

Abstract

AbstractThe author, a partner at McKinsey & Company and former Google executive, calls for a new type of leadership and organizational governance in the evolving digital era. This means being serious and intentional about diversity, equity, and inclusion, to a greater degree than we've seen in recent years, even with the spotlight on these topics. Current reporting on metrics regarding these topics may be inadequate. “First,” Jules says, “leaders must deal with new and evolving identity categories that are becoming more common to any organization's reality.” He continues that “a second complicating issue around EID today is that it forces leaders and employees to confront and discuss what makes them uncomfortable.” Then, according to Jules, “a third challenge is answering a big question that's increasingly asked, especially if you are an investor: How diverse are the entrepreneurs you are talking to in your pipeline?” He sets out practical steps for making EID a priority. In his words, they are: Conduct an EID review; Shift mindsets and ensure an inclusive, transparent, and fair experience; Establish an EID governance structure to align leaders and reinforce mutual accountability; and Set up the right reporting and insights capabilities.