The question is: is this a troll?
Because at this point the proof is obvious: "diversity" as currently implemented at J&J has weakened the company. Outcomes in hiring have eroded outcomes in the pipeline. Worse, for individuals in the targeted-groups who are truly competent they are often painted with the same "didn't earn it" attitude applied to their peers - the ones who truly aren't competent. The competent receive the same forced over-acceptance that the incompetent do. That must be hard to live with.
I'm optimistic about John Reed, but look at the sledge hammer he had to take to the place. The layoffs and re-focus has hardly been surgical, but it is necessary.