Fixing Fairness: 4 Tenets to Transform Diversity Backlash into Progress for All

Fixing Fairness presents the FAIR framework—Outcomes over Intentions, Systems over Self-Help, Coalitions over Cliques, and Win-Win over Zero-Sum—as the next evolution of DEI to address backlash and create fairer workplaces.

Drawing on research, historical case studies, and a decade of consulting experience, Lily Zheng shows how to focus on systemic changes, build broad coalitions, measure results, and communicate shared benefits rather than relying on ineffective traditional approaches like bias training or one-off events.

The book equips leaders with practical tools to achieve greater fairness, access, inclusion, and representation for everyone.