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Equity

How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives

Minal Bopaiah

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Core Definitions & Systemic Bias+
Human-Centered Design+
Equitable Leadership+
Behavioral Change Communication+
The REACH Marketing Model+
Taking Action+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what is the fundamental difference between equality and equity?
  • A. Equality focuses on equal pay, while equity focuses on equal representation in leadership.
  • B. Equality ensures everyone has access to the same things, while equity ensures everyone gets what they personally need to thrive.
  • C. Equality addresses systemic biases, while equity focuses on individual effort and merit.
  • D. Equality is about accommodating differences, while equity focuses on standardizing opportunities.
Question 2 of 7
What does the author identify as one of the greatest obstacles to addressing systemic inequity in the US?
  • A. The pervasive myth that all success and failure are solely the consequences of individual effort.
  • B. The lack of diversity and inclusion training in corporate environments.
  • C. The refusal of marginalized groups to participate in human-centered design.
  • D. The over-reliance on automated decision-making in the workplace.
Question 3 of 7
Why does the author argue that 'putting yourself in someone else's shoes' is a flawed way to practice empathy?
  • A. It requires too much emotional labor from marginalized employees.
  • B. It slows down the design process by focusing too much on individual feelings.
  • C. It often results in blending our own views with the stereotypes we hold about others.
  • D. It causes leaders to feel unnecessary guilt about their systemic advantages.
Question 4 of 7
Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions an equitable leader must meet?
  • A. Having the right values and appreciating the value of difference.
  • B. Demonstrating humility by recognizing their own systemic advantages.
  • C. Publicly owning up to their systemic advantages to unmask inequity.
  • D. Molding employees into a rigid, standardized model of an 'ideal' worker.
Question 5 of 7
How can an organization make equitable outcomes 'effortless' according to the text?
  • A. By relying solely on managers' intuition for promotions and raises.
  • B. By implementing open-plan offices and casual spaces to promote team bonding.
  • C. By using behavioral nudges and automating decision-making, such as tenure-based promotions.
  • D. By focusing exclusively on hiring a diverse group of people into leadership roles.
Question 6 of 7
In the context of Behavioral Change Communication (BCC), what is the purpose of 'framing' a message?
  • A. To ensure that only politically correct vocabulary is used in internal memos.
  • B. To break through psychological barriers, like risk perception, that prevent people from adopting new behaviors.
  • C. To guarantee that marketing campaigns will go viral on social media platforms.
  • D. To force higher-ups to publicly acknowledge their systemic advantages.
Question 7 of 7
What does the 'A' in the REACH model for marketing communications stand for?
  • A. Accountability
  • B. Action
  • C. Authenticity
  • D. Accessibility

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Equity Summary & Overview

Equity (2021) is your guide to building equitable systems in the twenty-first century. It was designed to help socially conscious leaders with the challenging task of creating fair and inclusive organizations that work for everybody.

Who Should Listen to Equity?

  • Leaders who want to embed their values into their business or nonprofit
  • Diversity officers tasked with promoting a diverse and inclusive office culture
  • Anyone who wants to be more mindful of bias in their thinking and behavior

About the Author: Minal Bopaiah

Minal Bopaiah is a speaker, author, and strategist motivated by a lifelong passion for creating a more inclusive and equitable world. She is the founder of the strategy and design firm Brevity & Wit, which guides organizations through the process of inserting diversity, accessibility, and fairness into their structures and processes. Bopaiah is regularly invited to speak at conferences and has been a guest on numerous podcasts and radio programs, including the Kojo Nnamdi show.

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