Innovating for Diversity

Advance Praise for Innovating for Diversity

“DEI is top of mind for virtually all executives regardless of the sector that they are leading in. This book highlights the key principles that are critical to success in any change effort: courage, leadership, collaboration, and trust. With compelling and detailed case studies, readers will learn how to put these principles into action.”

—Jane Wei-Skillern

Senior Fellow, Center for Social Sector Leadership

UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

“The ultimate reward for truly innovating to form more diverse teams is a culture of belonging, which is absolutely necessary for any company that wants dazzling performance. I was excited and inspired by the case studies that show how great leaders are shifting from just a compliance view of DE&I to building teams where everyone is motivated to be exponential.”

—Earl Newsome

Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Cummins

Founder, TechPACT

“This book dispels the notion that innovation and diversity are incompatible. It shatters the long-held belief that change must be slow. It demonstrates in tangible ways using present-day examples how companies large and small can radically improve their diversity efforts and in so doing enhance the bottom line.”

—Larry Quinlan

Board Director and Former Global Chief Information Officer

Deloitte

“When it comes to DEI, saying the right thing is easier than doing the right thing. Through eye-opening stories and data, this book specifies the mindsets, metrics, ...