Category: The Power of Inclusion

The Power of Inclusion: Project Team Success Starts With People, Not Plans

The Power of Inclusion: Project Team Success Starts With People, Not Plans

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Every day, projects within organizations are either succeeding or failing based on a number of internal and external factors. Yet, there is this secret ingredient that remains true for high-performing teams: Their diversity!

No, it’s not just race or gender (though these are two dimensions of diversity where groups are often underrepresented across leadership or project teams). Naturally, every person on a project team brings a unique perspective and expertise that others on the team may not have.

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The Power of Inclusion: The “DEI Hire” Fallacy—Who Gets to Define Merit?

The Power of Inclusion: The “DEI Hire” Fallacy—Who Gets to Define Merit?

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The best person for the job should always be hired. Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? It’s a phrase said as a universal truth, a fundamental principle of fairness. But who gets to decide what “best” means?

Historically, definitions of merit have been shaped not solely by ability or effort but by access, privilege, and exclusionary systems. What we call “merit” is often a reflection of who has historically held power rather than an objective standard of excellence.

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