Book Summary · 19 min
Doing Meritocracy Right
By Thomas A. Cole
This episode reveals how true meritocracy isn't a natural outcome, but a carefully designed system that actively mitigates bias and fosters genuine opportunity.
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What it is about
Meritocracy, Systemic Bias, Organizational Design, Equitable Opportunity
Who it is for
If you've ever suspected that 'merit' is often confused with 'advantage,' this will clarify how to build genuinely equitable systems, and this will help you see what to do next.
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Thomas A. Cole brings a sharp, analytical lens to the complex interplay of individual effort and systemic design, revealing how intentional structures can either perpetuate or dismantle inequity.
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