Pursuing a balance of perspectives in Boston development
"Rather than viewing development as a zero-sum game, the conversation needs to shift to collaboration. This is the essence of effective DEI."
"Rather than viewing development as a zero-sum game, the conversation needs to shift to collaboration. This is the essence of effective DEI."
"Participatory budgeting is defined as a democratic process that gives the community a voice in how part of the public budget is allocated."
"I decided to write this book to help companies and people who believe in DEI. ... We don't actually have a lot of step-by-step guides.
"Discovery groups should not be mistaken for gripe sessions. ... the people closest to the problems are also closest to the solutions."
"Part of the reason why most DEI efforts fail is because they are inauthentic. Authentic allyship is what works."
Malia Lazu discussed her new book "From Intention to Impact," current setbacks in DEI efforts, and seven steps to successfully implement DEI."
Lecturer Malia Lazu joined this week's DEI panel on "Under the Radar with Callie Crossley."
"Allyship is not a public relations ploy. It takes more than posturing to be an ally."
"A truthful narrative is more important than ever for 2026, as younger generations push to repair the harms of the past and present."
Since Jaylen Brown launched Boston XChange, lecturer Malia C. Lazu and Yscaira Jimenez (MBA '14) have been identifying a pool of local investors.