Diversity at Work: The Practice of Inclusion

Diversity at Work: The Practice of Inclusion

<p>Praise for <i>Diversity at Work: The Practice of Inclusion</i></p> <p>"Ferdman & Deane have done a masterful job of organizing into a coherent whole the various practices, philosophies, and frameworks of the diversity and inclusion field. This book is a timely must-read for anyone interested in this important organizational and global challenge."<br /> <b>Price M. Cobbs, M.D.,</b> founder, Diversity Collegium, and author, <i>Cracking the Corporate Code</i></p> <p>"This exceptional volume is an invaluable, thought-provoking resource for anyone involved in designing, managing, and learning from initiatives to develop competencies that support individual, group, and organizational inclusiveness."<br /> <b>Susan E. Jackson, Ph.D.,</b> distinguished professor, Rutgers University, and former president, Academy of Management</p> <p>"<i>Diversity at Work</i> is the most thorough treatment of what is required to create a diverse and inclusive workforce for the 21st century that I have read. This book is must reading for CEOs and general managers who truly want to leverage diversity as a resource for learning, innovation, and high performance."<br /> <b>David A. Thomas, Ph.D.,</b> dean and William R. Berkley Chair, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University and co-author, <i>Breaking Through: The Making of Minority Executives in Corporate America</i></p> <p>"This scholarly-based, practically-minded volume speaks to the challenges of organization leaders, HR managers, change specialists, and coaches who aspire to create unity in diversity."<br /> <b>Philip H. Mirvis, Ph.D.,</b> co-author, <i>Beyond Good Company</i></p> <p>"Ferdman & Deane have assembled a group of renowned experts who, in beautifully crafted chapters, provide guidelines for creating diverse organizations that truly matter."<br /> <b>Peter Salovey, Ph.D.,</b> president and Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale University</p> <p>"A powerful collection of insights into inclusion today. This book adds greatly to the body of knowledge and thinking about inclusion in the workplace€"which has been our life work for over 30 years."<br /> <b>Frederick A. Miller & Judith H. Katz, Ed.D.,</b> co-authors, <i>The Inclusion Breakthrough</i> and <i>Opening Doors to Teamwork and Collaboration</i></p> <p>"Whether you are working to build systems that support inclusion, to enhance an organization's collective ability to collaborate across diverse groups, or to lead in a more authentic and inclusive way, you will benefit from the deep knowledge, cutting-edge applications, and inspiration found in the pages of this remarkable volume."<br /> <b>Cynthia McCauley, Ph.D.,</b> senior fellow, Center for Creative Leadership</p> <p>"<i>Diversity at Work</i> provides a practical roadmap for all types of organizations seeking research-based information and guidance on leadership, organization development, and change management focused on diversity and inclusion."<br /> <b>Joseph A. Cordero,</b> director, Office of Ethics and Compliance, County of San Diego</p> <p>"This most-needed study of the inherent linkage between diversity and inclusion and the organization development fields is a must read. If OD and D&I are to truly flourish and fulfill their promise, the silos between them must come down. This book will help break down those walls!"<br /> <b>Steve Humerickhouse,</b> executive director, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion</p>