At a recent COVID-19 Task Force Press Briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement that “Data is real; model is hypothesis.” The data may be real, but it is real in the sense that most people believe. We have to figure out what that data represents by looking at those practices and context of testing. In this blog, we explore the point that “data + context = information.” Only by understanding the practices associated with the production of the data can we understand what the data means. Included in the blog are tips to adding more context to your data so that you have information that is more reliable and actionable.
Read MoreThis is a time when the heroes that have always been among us are being recognized. Healthcare providers are at the top of the list of those who are giving selflessly on a daily basis. While doctors and nurses are regularly acknowledged, there are more heroes in healthcare. Custodial staff, among others, are vital to the efforts to keep the pandemic at bay. Read how to integrate a greater diversity of professional voices in your workplace to handle crises and create innovative ideas.
Read MoreWe are in a moment unlike any in recent history where a collective sacrifice is needed. But why then do we seem to be so bad at it? What is required socially for people to sacrifice for a greater purpose? We look into the sociology of sacrifice to try and understand the current moment, with recommendations of what can be done to create a call to sacrifice in society, community, and organization.
Read MoreDeveloped by attorney Kimberle Crenshaw, intersectionality underscores the “multidimensionality of marginalized subjects lived experiences.” It was first conceptualized around how race and gender intersect with one another, leading to Black women having unique experiences related to other women. We are living in a moment that matters, but differently for different groups. Use the concept of intersectionality to drive your organizational and community response in order to take steps to best get through this historical time.
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