How Netflix Teaches People to Make Decisions Through an Inclusion Lens

The transcript discusses the strategic efforts of a company to enhance diversity and inclusion, particularly in leadership and content creation. It highlights the importance of an inclusion lens in decision-making and addresses challenges in finding diverse talent. The success of diverse shows like Bridgerton is analyzed, and a call to action is made for executives to lead inclusively and own the responsibility of fostering diversity.

What is the primary focus of the company's strategic efforts to increase diversity?

• Viewing work through an inclusion lens

• Recruitment and celebration of differences

• Increasing the number of white men in leadership

• Hosting fancy parties

How does Netflix aim to ensure diversity in its content?

• By limiting the number of shows produced

• By focusing on marketing strategies

• By having a diverse writers' room

• By hiring only experienced creators

What is a common excuse given for the lack of diverse talent in Hollywood?

• Diverse candidates are hard to find or always busy

• There is no need for diversity

• There are too many diverse candidates

• Diverse candidates are not interested

What initiatives are mentioned to expand the pool of underrepresented individuals in the industry?

• More reality TV shows

• Hiring only from top universities

• Directors and writers programs

• Increased marketing budgets

What is the impact of bringing in diverse creators like Shonda Rhimes and Mindy Kaling?

• It brings fresh perspectives and creativity

• It leads to more traditional storytelling

• It limits the types of shows produced

• It reduces the number of shows available

What criticism has Bridgerton faced regarding its portrayal of race?

• It doesn't include enough diverse characters

• It focuses too much on historical accuracy

• It portrays a colorblind society

• It only appeals to a niche audience

What is the call to action for executives in terms of diversity and inclusion?

• To focus solely on profit

• To ignore diversity issues

• To own the responsibility themselves

• To delegate the responsibility to HR