Chapter 10
Developing, Coaching, Promoting, and Retaining Diverse Talent
IN THIS CHAPTER
Providing appropriate development opportunities for diverse employees
Coaching individuals to reach their potential
Assessing what your team needs and acting accordingly
Conducting equitable and inclusive performance reviews
Using proven strategies to retain your diverse talent
Being a woman, a person of color, a single mom, and a person very committed to my faith, I’ve had the unfortunate experiences of dealing with stereotypes, biases, prejudices, and discrimination. Each of these can impact decisions regarding selection, promotion, pay, performance ratings, coaching and feedback, delegation of special projects, and all other decisions regarding employment. And unfortunately, I’ve experienced this in every aspect of my career. I’ve been paid far less than my male counterpart for the same work. I’ve been denied opportunities for promotions that were given to others who were already pre-selected ...
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