Diversity Conversations 2nd Edition: Finding Common Ground - Softcover

Ellis, Mr Eric M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0578123134 ISBN 13: 9780578123134

Publisher: Integrity Development Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

2nd Edition includes a printout of the PowerPoint Presentation for educators teaching this book. The actual PowerPoint can be ordered upon request to the author. Diversity Conversations challenges readers to manage their personal beliefs and biases, recognize the legitimacy of opposing perspectives, and find common ground. This book encourages personal growth through examining the conversations we have on diversity with ourselves, those who are like us, and those who are different. A balance of real-life experiences, useful research, and practical tips are presented that enable readers to become more thoughtful when facing diversity conflicts.

About this title

About the Author

Eric Ellis was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1961. He grew up in Dayton, Ohio and moved to a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio when he was eight years old. His mother was a preacher, and his father was a psychologist who founded a diversity training company in the 1970s. Eric interned in his father's company, where he was first exposed to the world of Diversity Management. Eric founded his Management Consulting company, Integrity Development, in 1991. He has trained thousands of employees in America's leading organizations in the area of Diversity and Inclusion. Eric and his wife, Judy, live in West Chester, Ohio with their four children. Eric is involved in youth sports and music. He is an assistant basketball coach at a local high school and founded a music company, Positive Message Music, to create more positive lyrics in popular music.

Edition details

• Publisher: Integrity Development Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0578123134
• ISBN 13: 9780578123134
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192