Tech companies like to set stretch goals, like we'll try…
“Tech companies like to set stretch goals, like we'll try to be the best company for women and minorities, and we have to ask, "What does that really mean?" By setting a goal like that, it makes all of us pay attention to that idea and try to innovate around it, to understand the underpinnings. One piece is being transparent, saying "Hey, we have an issue, we're open to innovation on it." It's important for innovation to prove that more diversity makes better products.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Stretch goals for diversity must be defined clearly and transparently to drive real innovation and better products.
In simple terms: Define diversity goals clearly.
Set transparent diversity targets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- company meetings
- product development
- R&D strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “best for women and minorities” look like?
- How can transparency improve diversity outcomes?
Vague goals hinder progress.