“Diversity of Thought” without Diverse Representation is Status Quo
<p>At some point along our journey, some of us seem to have lost the core purpose of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.</p>
<p>In the last 2–3 years, I’ve observed the phrase “Diversity of Thought” gain momentum among many <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apples-vp-diversity-12-white-men-can-be-diverse-group-2017-10" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">tech leaders</a> and beyond. Proponents of this approach argues the way we think and express our opinions, our eclectic personalities, the myriad of leadership styles and Myer-Briggs results, are just as, if not more, important than demographic diversity that focuses on one’s gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, etc.</p>
<p>Well, I’m here to tell you nope, they’re not the same.</p>
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