I have one suggestion for another way to approach Affirmative Action. This approach works well for both business and sports. If a manager is looking to hire someone for a position, it often makes sense to consider what each candidate will contribute to the team 2 or 3 years down the road rather than basing the decision on what the candidate currently would contribute. This approach forces a sensible manager to consider each candidate's background. If a candidate has not had effective training, but they present evidence that they can catch-up to others with effective training, then that should be considered.
Indeed, I frame it that Affirmative action shouldn't be lowering the bar, but devoting extra resources in recruiting sufficiently meritorious individuals from underprivileged demographics so that people can meet their potential
Sometimes a candidate can be rough around the edges even though they have a lot of potential. Someone with a lot of potential might be behind others now, but that person might benefit more from additional training than someone would.
This was a good discussion.
I have one suggestion for another way to approach Affirmative Action. This approach works well for both business and sports. If a manager is looking to hire someone for a position, it often makes sense to consider what each candidate will contribute to the team 2 or 3 years down the road rather than basing the decision on what the candidate currently would contribute. This approach forces a sensible manager to consider each candidate's background. If a candidate has not had effective training, but they present evidence that they can catch-up to others with effective training, then that should be considered.
Indeed, I frame it that Affirmative action shouldn't be lowering the bar, but devoting extra resources in recruiting sufficiently meritorious individuals from underprivileged demographics so that people can meet their potential
Sometimes a candidate can be rough around the edges even though they have a lot of potential. Someone with a lot of potential might be behind others now, but that person might benefit more from additional training than someone would.
Thanks for helping me to articulate my point.