The Power of Inclusion: Lessons From Pedro David Espinoza's Book 'The Real ROI'

"When Pedro David Espinoza published "Differences That Make A Difference" in 2019, he warned business leaders that building a diverse culture was not enough to prepare for the future of work. If diverse voices are going to add value to an organization, they need to be included and not just invited, Espinoza explained. Only by building on a variety of perspectives and ideas could businesses hope to develop the best products and services."

""The changes that have come to the workplace over the past several years, including both the widespread shift to remote work models and the rise of AI, have made it critical for business leaders to reassess their DEI strategy," Espinoza says. "Leaders will see the results of their efforts when they tear down stereotypes, call out unconscious biases, and ensure equitable opportunities. Strategies that don't pursue those goals are less likely to see results.""

Pedro David Espinoza warned in 2019 that building a diverse culture alone is insufficient; diverse voices must be included rather than merely invited. Since then, events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have changed workplaces and often made inclusion more difficult. Espinoza's new book, The Real ROI: Return on Inclusion, refines and expands earlier ideas and offers business leaders practical approaches to foster meaningful inclusion. He stresses reassessing DEI strategies in light of widespread remote work and the rise of AI, and calls for tearing down stereotypes, calling out unconscious bias, and ensuring equitable opportunities to achieve measurable results. Espinoza combines academic and entrepreneurial experience, including founding SmileyGo.

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