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1. People hire others like them. It's just the way it goes weather it be personality or
other factors it has always seemed to happen anywhere I have worked(including when I was doing the hiring).
When this happens the teams continues to grow in a certain direction and then by default that employer/company/team
appeals to a certain type. I beleive you have to be very of this bias that many of us
have and conciously fight it when seeking to add team memebers. Be very deliberate in avoiding this. Diversity is good.
2. The reason I am at Turing is partially becuase of their diversity mission.
It was something that drew me to the program. It is also something that makes other who have come
before me comfortable referring others to Turing knowing this is a safe enviroment for all. I think diversity quotas
add value when executed well(which is a whole other conversation).
3. Small changes in demanding diversity. Adapting an inclusive attitude and living that in your day to day interactions.
4. The same as above I would say. Being aware of how this can effect our community and adopting the "inclusive of
all" attitude. Thinking before you speak, sometimes the smallest comment can have the biggest impact on someone
(negatively and positively).
5. I think anytime you can give someone a visual aid is always a benefit. Letting someone be confronted
by data in a visual way like this can be illuminating. I think its mission to show how a small demand in
diversity can make a difference is really important and I think having the game introduces it to a broader audience.
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