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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies

Name: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies
Author: Dr. Shirley Davis
ISBN: 9781119824756

by Dr. Shirley Davis

January 2022

Intermediate to advanced

352 pages

8h 58m

English

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Introduction
About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Part 1: Getting Started with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Chapter 1: Understanding the Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Re-Shifting the Focus to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion WorkUnderstanding the History of Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceDefining Diversity, Equity, and InclusionBreaking Down Other Key DEI-Related TermsGetting Started: Reflection Activity
Chapter 2: Exploring Key Demographic Trends that Are Redefining the Workplace
Increasingly GlobalIncreasingly DiverseIncreasingly More Flexible and Working More VirtuallyIncreasingly DigitalIncreasingly Underskilled
Chapter 3: Cultivating Skills and Competencies for Leading Today’s Workers
Assessing Your DEI Leadership EffectivenessPromoting DEI as a Senior Executive/Board MemberFostering DEI as a Middle Manager or SupervisorChampioning DEI as a Mentor or SponsorSponsorship
Chapter 4: Making the Case for DEI
Recognizing DEI’s Impact on Organizational SuccessBecoming an Employer of ChoiceLeveraging Inclusion to Drive Innovation and CreativityEnhancing the Safety, Health, and Wellness of StaffImproving the Employee Experience and Encouraging EngagementMinimizing Employee Complaints and LawsuitsAvoiding the Revolving Door and Turnover of Top Performers
Chapter 5: Hiring a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Tracing the Rise of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer’s RoleKnowing When It’s Time to Hire a CDEIOConsidering the Best Candidate for Your OrganizationPositioning the Role at the Right Level
Part 2: Examining DEI in the Workplace

Chapter 6: Assessing Your Organization’s Culture
Exploring What Culture IsUsing Benchmarks and Other Industry StandardsConducting Document Reviews of Policies, Processes, and StrategiesConducting Leadership AssessmentsConducting a Staff Inclusion and Engagement SurveyConducting Employee Focus Groups
Chapter 7: Exposing Common Organizational Barriers to DEI
Looking for the Culture FitResisting the Value and Need for DEIPerpetuating Microaggressions, Stereotypes, and PrejudicesOverlooking Hidden Figures Who Are Overperforming but UndervaluedSilencing and Ignoring Employee Complaints
Chapter 8: Positioning DEI as an Organization’s Strategic Priority
Embedding DEI into the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and ValuesCreating a DEI PlanCommunicating the DEI Plan across the organizationKeeping the Plan Alive
Part 3: Implementing and Operationalizing DEI Across the Organization
Chapter 9: Finding and Recruiting Diverse Talent
Reviewing Your Recruitment StrategyCasting a Wider Net to Build a Diverse PipelineWriting More Inclusive Job DescriptionsMinimizing Bias in the Selection ProcessAssembling a Diverse Interview PanelAvoiding Illegal and Inappropriate Questions
Chapter 10: Developing, Coaching, Promoting, and Retaining Diverse Talent
Developing Diverse TalentCoaching Diverse TalentAssessing Your Team’s NeedsReviewing Performance with an Equitable and Inclusive MindsetApplying Retention Strategies That Work
Chapter 11: Leading Diverse Teams for Maximum Performance
Assembling a Diverse TeamMaximizing the Benefits of a Diverse TeamInviting Diversity of Thought to the TableFacilitating Relationship-Building and Cultivating Trust and BelongingAvoiding the Common Pitfalls of Leading a Diverse Team
Chapter 12: Tracking, Measuring, and Reporting the Progress of DEI Efforts
Measuring What MattersIdentifying the Problems with Tracking DEIDeveloping a DEI ScorecardReporting the Data to Key Leaders
Chapter 13: Embedding DEI in Other Key Areas of the Organization
Incorporating DEI Messaging into Marketing and Branding InitiativesIntegrating DEI into Company Communications and MessagingConnecting DEI to Environmental Social Governance and Corporate ResponsibilitySurveying Supplier Diversity Programs
Chapter 14: Launching DEI Councils and Employee Resource Groups
Differentiating Between DEI Councils and Employee Resource GroupsEnsuring Engagement from the Top: The Importance of the Executive SponsorEstablishing an Effective DEI CouncilOffering Employee Resource Groups to Support DEI Initiatives
Part 4: Sustaining DEI in Your Organization
Chapter 15: Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact in the Workplace
An Important Word on BiasTracing the Origins of Biases and How They’re ReinforcedIdentifying Ways Biases Show Up in Everyday LifeDistinguishing among the Various BiasesDescribing the Ways Biases Affect Decision Making in the WorkplaceReprogramming Your Brain to Make Less Biased Decisions
Chapter 16: Moving from Unconscious Bias to Inclusive Leadership
Realizing the Benefits of Becoming an Inclusive LeaderHoning the Competencies and Key Traits of an Inclusive LeaderAvoiding the Pitfalls of Ineffective LeadershipBeing Inclusive Everyday: Microbehaviors Leaders Often Overlook
Chapter 17: Enhancing Cultural Competence
Understanding What Cultural Competence Is (And What It Isn’t)Distinguishing between Cultural Humility and Cultural IntelligenceKnowing How Cultures Differ: Seven Dimensions of CultureMapping Your Own Cultural OrientationAssessing Your Cultural Competence — Tools You Can UseEmploying the Most Important Attributes of Cultural Competence
Chapter 18: Cultivating a Culture of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging
Understanding Company Culture and How It’s EstablishedIntroducing the Culture SpectrumExploring the Characteristics and Implications of Toxic WorkplacesImplementing a Sustainable Culture TransformationMeasuring the Impact of a Culture of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 19: Ten Common Myths about Diversity and Inclusion
When We Check This Box, We Can Move on to Other PrioritiesIsn’t Focusing on Diversity Just Reverse Discrimination?DEI Work Has No Place for Straight, White Men“Diversity” Is Just Code for “RaceWhat We’re Really After Is Diversity of ThoughtI Support Diversity; I Just Don’t Want to Lower Our StandardsIf We Can Achieve Diversity, Inclusion Will FollowAll Bias Is BadSucceeding as a DEI Practitioner Will Put Me out of a JobIs All This DEI Work Really Necessary When People Seem Happy Here?
Chapter 20: Ten Ways That Boards Can Influence DEI in the Organization
Develop a DEI Statement and Center It in Your Business StrategyCommit to Diversifying Your BoardCultivate a Culture of Inclusion on Your BoardEstablish Clear Board Roles and ResponsibilitiesEnsure Your Board Chair and CEO Are DEI ChampionsProvide Education on DEI-Related TopicsEmbrace an Equity MindsetAccept ResponsibilityGet Comfortable Being UncomfortableMeasure Your Success
Chapter 21: Ten Things Underrepresented Talent Wish Leaders Knew
Everyone Has Different Needs in the WorkplaceRepresentation Equals Diversity, Equity, AND InclusionIntent Doesn’t Equal ImpactDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are More Than Just “Race”Don’t Tokenize Me Because I’m the Only OneDo Your Own Work; Walk the TalkStop with the Overly Complimentary LanguageDon’t Interpret Silence as Consent or AgreementAsk for My Perspective and Input Even Though I’m Different from YouYour Staff Is Watching You
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Chapter 4

Making the Case for DEI

IN THIS CHAPTER

Understanding how DEI can impact your organization’s success

Becoming an organization people want to work for

Knowing how inclusion can drive creativity and innovation in your company

Ensuring your staff are safe and healthy

Providing an environment where employees feel valued and engaged

Keeping employee complaints and lawsuits to a minimum

Retaining talent and top performers

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have long correlated to organizational success in the forms of profitability, productivity, innovation, and talent engagement and retention. In this chapter, you discover examples of how DEI enhances performance in these areas and how you as a leader can contribute to furthering your organization’s performance through effective ...

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