Inclusion Breakthrough

 Preface

We wrote this book because we believe in the power of diversity. Although some organizational leaders believe that they have seen and experienced the positive elements of diversity, virtually all have been practicing what we call diversity in a box. Unleashing the real potential of diversity offers performance benefits that are an order of magnitude more than most organizations have ever accomplished and many of us have ever seen.

Through traditionally restrictive policies, practices, and structures, many organizations put a blanket over people, smothering much of their diversity. We believe organizations that remove the blanket and support ...