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“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…” quote by Megan Smith
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“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.”

Megan Smith

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.

Key Takeaway

Set transparent diversity targets.

Themes

inclusion innovation leadership

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

advisory inspirational

When to use this quote

  • company meetings
  • product development
  • R&D strategy

Key Concepts

organizational change product design equity metrics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “best for women and minorities” look like?
  • How can transparency improve diversity outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Vague goals hinder progress.

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