
This episode covers decision making, gender diversity in hiring, and the effectiveness of diversity training. Guest discusses the isolated choice effect, toucanism, and disappointing results from diversity training.
The guest highlights the isolated choice effect, which shows that women are hired more frequently when hiring decisions are made in groups rather than individually. This finding suggests a need for changes in hiring practices.
Additionally, the concept of toucanism is introduced, where corporate boards tend to stop pursuing diversity after achieving two female members. This trend raises concerns about the commitment to ongoing diversity efforts.
The guest also addresses the effectiveness of diversity training in organizations, stating that the outcomes are generally disappointing and do not lead to significant improvements for women.
Research shows group hiring improves women's outcomes, but diversity training is ineffective.

Diversity training is likely to be a terribly useful way to improve outcomes.Women & Work: Does Diversity Training Work? | Katy Milkman — Ripple Effect Podcast