What’s Next For DEI: A Conversation with Mita Mallick of Carta

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In this episode, Nolan and special guest co-host Colleen McCreary delve into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with Mita Mallick of Carta. Mita is the Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta and the author of Reimagine Inclusion. They discuss the benefits of cross-cultural marketing, how DEI roles aren't set up for success in tech companies, inclusion as a business driver, and successful career succession planning.Want more Colleen? Check out her DEI Roundtable episode here (https://hrheretics.substack.com/p/colleen-mccreary-on-layoffs-m-and-7cb) and our 3rd ever episode interviewing Colleen about her career ups and downs (https://hrheretics.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=39tmjr)SPONSOR: AttioAttio is the next generation of CRM. It’s powerful, flexible and easily configures to the unique way your startup runs, whatever your go-to-market motion. The next era deserves a better CRM. Join OpenAI, Replicate, ElevenLabs and more at https://bit.ly/AttioHRHereticsWe highly recommend you subscribe to HR Brew: a free daily newsletter for people leaders and operators https://bit.ly/hrbrewTIMESTAMPS:* (00:00) Introduction * (01:09) Welcome to HR Heretics* (01:31) Intro to Mita Malik* (02:56) Shout Out to HR Brew https://bit.ly/hrbrew* (04:00) Mita's Book Reimagine Inclusion* (05:42) Mita's Career in DEI* (08:52) The Importance of Inclusion in Business* (14:37) Sponsor: Attio* (15:40) Measuring Success of Inclusion* (20:54) The Role of Leadership in Diversity* (28:55) The Myth of Meritocracy* (30:02) Realities of Career Progression* (31:36) Talent Management* (34:59) The Importance of Honest Feedback* (38:12) The Role of Inclusion in Competitive Advantage* (49:05) The Impact of Generational Shifts on Workplace Norms* (49:55) WrapLINKS: Mita Mallick’s book Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your WorkplaceKEEP UP WITH MITA, COLLEEN, NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDINMita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/Colleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmccrearychiefpplofficer/Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

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