Inclusion Breakthrough Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity

by Miller, Frederick A.; Katz, Judith H.

• ISBN13: 9781576751398
• ISBN10: 1576751392
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-15
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

The Inclusion Breakthrough explains how to make diversity a central and profitable part of an organization's strategy for long-term success rather than merely a peripheral program. The authors present proven strategies for stimulating the creativity and productivity of any business's greatest resource -- its people. Benefits to companies that have implemented these inclusion strategies are also described.

Author Biography

Frederick A. Miller is the CEO of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc. In his 30-plus years of experience, he has developed and implemented strategies that increase engagement, team and individual performance and culture alignment with organizations’ marketplace needs. Frederick was recognized for his work when he was named one of 40 Pioneers of Diversity by Profiles in Diversity Journal (August/September 2007). He also was noted as one of the forerunners of corporate change in The Age of Heretics (Currency Doubleday, 1996, 2008). In 2007, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Organization Development Network. He is the co-author with Judith H. Katz of Be BIG: Step Up, Step Out, Be Bold (Berrett-Koehler, 2008) and The Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity (Berrett-Koehler, 2002). He is managing editor of The Promise of Diversity (Irwin/NTL, 1994).

Fueled by her passion for addressing systemic barriers and known for her boundless energy and sharp analytical mind, Judith Katz brings more than 30 years of experience to her work in strategic culture change.

Her work is an extension of her lifelong commitment to championing fairness, respect for all people and social justice and she was recently recognized for this by Profiles in Diversity Journal, which named her one of 40 Pioneers of Diversity (August/September 2007).

She has consulted with many organizations, including: Allstate, Cisco Systems, Inc.; Dun and Bradstreet; E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Ecolab Inc.; EILEEN FISHER, INC.; Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.; Toyota Motor Sales; and United Airlines.

She joined The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc. in 1985 and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Client Brand Lead. She is responsible for ensuring that the Kaleel Jamison brand is delivered consistently across clients.

In 2004, Judith was awarded the DTUI Cultural Competency Award and Voices of Inclusion Medallion ACPA.

She is the co-author with Frederick A. Miller of Be BIG: Step Up, Step Out, Be Bold (Berrett-Koehler, 2008) and The Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity (Berrett-Koehler, 2002). She is co-editor of The Promise of Diversity (Irwin/NTL, 1994) and the author of White Awareness: Handbook for Anti Racism Training (University of Oklahoma Press, 1978, 2003).

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
The Need for an Inclusion Breakthrough	p. 1
Diversity in a Box	p. 3
Positioning for Radical Change	p. 25
The Elements of an Inclusion Breakthrough	p. 41
New Competencies	p. 47
Enabling Policies and Practices	p. 73
Leveraging a Diverse Workforce	p. 97
Community and Social Responsibility	p. 115
Enhanced Value to the Marketplace	p. 125
Creating an Inclusion Breakthrough	p. 135
Building the Platform for Change	p. 139
Creating Momentum	p. 157
Making Diversity and Inclusion a Way of Life	p. 171
Leveraging Learning and Challenging the New Status Quo	p. 185
Conclusion: Breaking Out of the Box	p. 193
Glossary	p. 197
References	p. 205
Index	p. 207
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