Today’s podcast examines a popular decision-making method called weighted criteria, a tool used to evaluate a set of choices against a set of criteria that weighted according to their perceived importance. The question we examine today is, does this method provide a means for sound decision-making and what are the better questions we need to be asking?

The plethora of journal articles points to the value of becoming data-driven. But an even greater number point to the fact that the majority of data projects are failing and that businesses are not realizing the hoped-for value. Why does this make perfect sense? What are the questions that data project leaders are failing to ask and answer? That's the topic we explore, with special guest and expert decision analyst, Rob Brown.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace continue to produce less-than hoped for outcomes. Research shows that despite well-intended efforts, the needle has barely moved. To what extent are organizations asking the wrong question to the wrong people? This powerful interview with mental health specialist and inclusion advocate, Elizabeth L. McCorvey, LCSW explores this question, one that should be explored by every organization seeking to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. (36 min)