In HRchat episode 487, we ask: how can we be more effective and evidence-based with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies, and programs? Listen too, as discuss the Agility Reimagined Summit recently held in downtown Toronto.
Joining Pauline James on the show is Miranda McKie, a People Analytics Consultant specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Founder and Principal at McKie Consultants Inc.
Miranda has worked at top-tier consulting firms in data architecture, data engineering, data analytics, and data strategy. Previously, she also led the People Analytics function for Accenture Applied Intelligence Canada.
Questions For Miranda Include:
- Let’s dig into the concept of being evidence-based in our approach to DE&I. Can you provide an overview of the approach you recommend?
- What do you see more successful organizations do differently?
- Where do you see organizations succeeding in more effectively removing systemic barriers? Where do you see they could do better?
- What advice do you have to organizations on how to improve their data capture?
- You participated on a panel at the AGILITY REIMAGED Summit – produced by the HR Gazette and Anchor HR – in downtown Toronto on Sept 14th. The panel discussed: ‘How do we ensure a connected, inclusive, and performance-oriented culture, in a more tech-enabled and remote work environment? ‘ Can you share any key takeaways?
- You have been supporting organizations in addressing inherent bias in AI models. Can you tell us more about this work?
- Can you share tips on how to validate AI models?
More About Miranda McKie
Miranda is passionate about advancing women, and women of color in the workplace. She has worked on various initiatives focused on utilizing artificial intelligence capabilities to gain insights on systemic barriers that impact marginalized groups.
Her work has led her to be the 2020 recipient of Catalyst Canada’s Emerging Leader Award.
Miranda currently lectures at Canadian Universities teaching People Analytics.