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Decision Equity Audit
Review your team's last 20 decisions (promotion, project, leave). Who gained? Who lost? Pattern reveals bias.
Goal
Beat "I'm fair" conviction by examining real data on 20 decisions; patterns emerge despite good intentions.
Steps
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Extract last 20 decisions (6 mo): promotions, visible projects, leave, evaluations, training.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You find 1-2 gaps you didn't think existed. Stats reveal what memory can't see.
Evidence base
School: Equity Audit / DEI
Founders: Iris Bohnet · Frank Dobbin · Alexandra Kalev (2016)
Equity Audit developed by Iris Bohnet (Harvard) in "What Works" (2016). Dobbin & Kalev (HBR 2016) research shows audit beats training for bias reduction.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Decision Equity Audit" take?
This exercise takes about 90 minutes, practiced with another person in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Decision Equity Audit"?
You find 1-2 gaps you didn't think existed. Stats reveal what memory can't see. In the short term: Within a quarter, opportunity distribution gradually equalizes. Employees sense fairness.
Is "Decision Equity Audit" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Equity Audit / DEI (Iris Bohnet, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev (2016)). Equity Audit developed by Iris Bohnet (Harvard) in "What Works" (2016). Dobbin & Kalev (HBR 2016) research shows audit beats training for bias reduction.
Is "Decision Equity Audit" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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