Carlyle Group's Curtis Johnson on Diversity on Wall Street

The video discusses the challenges and initiatives related to diversity in the finance industry, particularly on Wall Street. Curtis Johnson from Carlisle shares insights on the firm's efforts to increase diversity and inclusion, highlighting the importance of accountability and setting diversity goals. The conversation also touches on the role of investors in promoting diversity and the need for open discussions about race and inclusion in the workplace.

What analogy does Chris Lee use to describe the pressure on people of color in the industry?

• A soccer analogy

• A football analogy

• A baseball analogy

• A basketball analogy

What is one of the key messages Curtis Johnson shares about Carlisle's diversity efforts?

• They focus only on gender diversity

• They do not discuss diversity publicly

• They have no specific diversity goals

• They have implemented inclusion as a core competency

How does Carlisle ensure accountability in achieving diversity goals?

• By not involving senior leadership

• By setting diversity goals as part of personal and business objectives

• By ignoring diversity metrics

• By focusing only on financial performance

What role does communication play in Carlisle's diversity strategy?

• It is not considered important

• It is central to leading by example and fostering understanding

• It is used to avoid difficult conversations

• It is only used for external communication

What is the impact of diverse teams according to Curtis Johnson?

• They are only beneficial for marketing purposes

• They contribute to better decision-making and investment returns

• They lead to worse investment returns

• They have no impact on decision-making

What is Curtis Johnson's personal goal related to diversity at Carlisle?

• To focus solely on his own career advancement

• To co-chair the multicultural employee resource group

• To avoid involvement in diversity initiatives

• To work only with clients

How does Carlisle's multicultural employee resource group contribute to diversity?

• By excluding certain ethnic groups

• By limiting participation to senior management

• By creating a sense of community and support

• By focusing only on financial goals