Conclusion: The Future of Data‐Driven DEI

Innovation is the introduction of something new … after you were born.

Nothing about us, without us.

Any book highlighting innovations runs the risk of quickly becoming outdated. In fact, the moment this book hits bookshelves the clock is already ticking that there will be a new concept, tool, technique, technology, model, methodology, program, platform, or approach that redefines the game for data‐driven DEI. While I'm reasonably confident that the five‐step cycle of Data‐Driven DEI is sufficiently durable to stand a test of time, I humbly accept that certain innovations I have profiled will inevitably become obsolete (and therein lies the opportunity to write future editions of this book!).

Nonetheless, I conclude this edition by offering my thoughts on the future of Data‐Driven DEI and, more specifically, a few thematic areas that will likely transform the landscape of Data‐Driven DEI. While I highlight specific innovations, I also emphasize guiding principles to help you navigate whatever future lies ahead.

DEI and Equitable Analytics™

At various points throughout this book, I have referenced Equitable Analytics™ and the Equitable Impact Platform™ (EquIP™), which is powered by geospatial Equitable Analytics™. Pioneered by Peter York, BCT's principal and chief data scientist, ...

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