November 2009
Intermediate to advanced
192 pages
3h 20m
English
Praise for The Loudest Duck
“Laura Liswood has both great theoretical and practical understanding of diversity—why it is important in organizations and why attempts to create it often fail to deliver. The Loudest Duck is essential reading for anyone who wants to maximize the effectiveness of organizations or just wants to understand why things are the way they are.”
—Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell Canada’s 19th and first female Prime Minister
“Diversity is a popular buzzword, but too many organizations treat it as window dressing. Laura Liswood explains how successful leaders learn to value diversity for the advantages it brings. This book is clearly written, savvy, and wise.”
—Joseph S. Nye Jr. University Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University; Author of The Powers to Lead
“The Loudest Duck is a must read for managers and leaders of multinational corporations and international organizations. It provides an insightful look and fresh approach to cultural and gender differences that must be better understood for a more effective workplace.”
—Ann M. Veneman Executive Director, UNICEF
“Laura Liswood brilliantly shows us how to get to Diversity 2.0 and beyond. A workplace of people from different backgrounds can lead to tensions, but this book shows, with great insights and examples, how it can lead to real creativity instead. It’s an indispensable guide for managers and leaders—and also for anyone who wants to succeed in any aspect of life.”
—Walter Isaacson President and Chief ...
