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The Human Equity Advantage: Beyond Diversity to Talent Optimization

The Human Equity Advantage: Beyond Diversity to Talent Optimization

by Trevor Wilson
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Release Date: June 2013
ISBN: 9781118458495
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Book Description

A fresh approach to the old problem of "diversity fatigue"

Trevor Wilson, global diversity strategist and visionary leader, presents a fresh, new management model that goes beyond the traditional diversity debate towards inclusion and building human capital. Featuring case studies and practical diagnostic tools and assessments, this book will benefit anyone who is interested in improving their business by building on the unique talents of employees' innate strengths, unique abilities, personality, attitude, life experience and virtues. The agent of this change, the driver of the process, is the equitable leader.

This important book outlines 8 core competencies that will guide leaders to create equitable and inclusive work environments where employees are valued because of, not in spite of, their differences and each person can be recognized and developed to strive for their highest potential.

  • Includes a new paradigm for diversity initiatives and finds new solutions

  • Reveals the core competencies that help leaders create an equitable and inclusive workplace

  • Shows how companies can improve hiring and retention, reduce turnover, increase productivity, improve teamwork, and ultimately increase the bottom line

The Human Equity Advantage gives you the tools to tap into the unique talents and strengths of each employee.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Foreword by Lamarr Lark
  6. Foreword by Gerry Bouey
  7. Part One: Beyond Diversity to Human Equity: The Required Shift
    1. Chapter 1: Diversity Fatigue and the Unfulfilled Promise of Diversity
      1. The Top 10 Problems with Diversity Today
    2. Chapter 2: The Evolution of the Equity Continuum
      1. Level 0: Denial
      2. Level 1: Compliance
      3. Level 2: Moving Beyond Compliance
      4. Level 3: The Business Case
      5. Level 4: Integrated
      6. Level 5: Inclusive and Equitable Organizations
      7. Where Are We Now?
    3. Chapter 3: The Essential Role of Leaders and Managers
      1. The Boss-Hole
      2. The Equity Index
  8. Part Two: Implementing Human Equity
    1. Chapter 4: Human Capital and the Differentiation of Talent
      1. Human Capital: From Human Resources to Human Equity
      2. Human Equity and Positive Psychology
      3. Human Equity and Talent Differentiation
      4. How to Practice Talent Differentiation
    2. Chapter 5: Talent Differentiation in Action
      1. The Result
    3. Chapter 6: The SHAPE of Talent
      1. The SHAPE V Talent Model
      2. The Golden Thread Analysis
    4. Chapter 7: The Eight Core Competencies of the Equitable Leader
      1. Ranking the Eight Core Competencies
      2. What is the Measure of an Equitable Leader?
    5. Chapter 8: Ernst & Young: A Journey Toward Human Equity Leadership
      1. 1992–1996: Laying the Foundation
      2. 1997–2000: Culture Shift
      3. 2000–2010: Shifting Definitions and Ownership
      4. 2010: Defying the Plateau
      5. 2011: The A-ha! Moment
      6. What's Next?
      7. Lessons Learned
  9. Part Three: Measuring Human Equity
    1. Chapter 9: Arriving at the Human Equity Assessment Tool
      1. Trinity I: The Diversity Assessment Tool
      2. Trinity II: The Human Equity Assessment Tool
    2. Chapter 10: The Equitable Leader Assessment
      1. The ELA Self-assessment
      2. The Equitable Leader Personal Action Plan
      3. The ELA Colleagues Assessment
      4. The Equitable Leader Report
      5. Benchmarks and Best Practices
  10. Conclusion: The Why of Human Equity
  11. Afterword: My Why of Human Equity
  12. Appendix
    1. I: Personal Leadership Behavior Assessment: Answer Key
    2. II: The Human Equity Assessment Tool Template
    3. Stage 1: The Equity Continuum Scorecard
    4. Stage 2: Processes
  13. Glossary
  14. Special Offer!
  15. Index