Managing Diversity: A Complete Desk Reference & Planning Guide - Softcover

Gardenswartz, Lee; Rowe, Anita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586441566 ISBN 13: 9781586441562

Publisher: Society Human Res Management, 2010

Synopsis

<p><b>Building inclusive, productive workplaces requires more than good intentions - it demands thoughtful, practical implementation.<br> </b><br>This book equips leaders at all levels with strategic insight and tactical tools to embed diversity and inclusion into the fabric of their organizations. With a rich collection of charts, models, assessments, and checklists, it offers guidance that spans from the executive suite to the shop floor. Whether driving systemic change or managing everyday interactions, readers will find proven methods to foster environments where differences are valued, and people thrive.<br><br>Packed with frameworks and questions that guide organizational culture change, this is an essential resource for anyone responsible for making diversity real and sustainable.</p>

About this title

About the Authors

<b>Lee Gardenswartz</b>, PhD is a recognized pioneer in the field of diversity and inclusion training and consulting. She holds a Ph.D. and is a co-partner in the management consulting firm Gardenswartz &amp; Rowe, which she co-founded with Anita Rowe.

<b>Anita Rowe</b>, PhD iconsults in the field of diversity and inclusion. She is a co-partner in the management consulting firm Gardenswartz &amp; Rowe, which she co-founded with Lee Gardenswartz

From the Back Cover

In today's work force - where change is the only constant and a growing number of cultures have become demanding influences - business leaders must be able to harness the resources of such human diversity. Workers from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, along with the fierce competition that businesses now face, make cultural diversity a critical issue and an undeniable resource. By the turn of the century, 70 percent of new entrants to the work force will be women and minorities, and only 30 percent will be white, American-born males. Lee Gardenswartz and Anita Rowe give you a guide to dealing with the unprecedented challenges of being a part of a culturally expanding work force. The authors show you how to improve the level of efficiency in your organization through effective cross-cultural communication. Managing Diversity shows how to conduct a diversity audit in your organization to design the most effective program for your needs, create a corporate culture that embraces diversity to maximize the potential of your work force, build cohesive multicultural work teams, design interesting meetings that work for everyone, and hire, train, and promote a diverse work force. You'll also find worksheets, activities, and charts to help you implement the ideas presented. These aids follow each significant issue and give you an idea where you stand now and how to improve. Managing Diversity helps you see why understanding the vast array of values and backgrounds in the work force is crucial and gives you the information, tools, and techniques necessary to bring the experience of those backgrounds to the job. You'll find everything you need to convey the power of a rapidly changing workforce to your organization.

Edition details

• Publisher: Society Human Res Management
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586441566
• ISBN 13: 9781586441562
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 520