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Book Synopsis''Obligatory reading for anyone - straight, white and male or otherwise - who wants to do better but doesn''t know where to start.'' - People Management
''A pivotal guide for going from awareness to action in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and society.'' - Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CREATE AND LEAD AN INCLUSIVE, DIVERSE TEAM
The business case for diversity and inclusion is clear - it drives innovation, profit and employer brand. But how can male white leaders help implement this change? There''s no denying it''s difficult - perhaps you feel left out of the conversation, afraid to make mistakes, and confused about the evolving language of diversity and inclusion.
In this practical guide, leading diversity specialists Felicity Hassan and Suki Sandhu OBE teach you how to create an inclusive environment for your employees and have educated conversations about diversity, navigating what can sometimes be tricky territory with humour and heart.
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''A must-read and a powerful call to seize the opportunity that lies in embracing and celebrating people for who they are.'' - Richard Branson, CEO & Founder of The Virgin Group
''It takes a good deal of self-awareness and continuous learning to really ingrain the behavioural changes that are needed. This book holds up a mirror and then guides us - skilfully and persuasively - to the actions we all need to be taking.'' - Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever
Trade ReviewSuki Sandhu and Felicity Hassan make a compelling case why creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces is everybody's business. How To Get Your Act Together is a must-read and a powerful call to seize the opportunity that lies in embracing and celebrating people for who they are. * Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group *
There is no finish line when it comes to creating a more equal, fair and just world.
How To Get Your Act Together is a pivotal guide for going from awareness to action in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and society. * Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce *
The magic of diversity is that it protects us from our blind spots and drives innovation - it makes all of us stronger. This book offers ways to help you embrace what people can do and how they think, rather than where they were born and what they look like. * Ajay Banga, Executive Chair, Mastercard *
Successful businesses rise on the shoulders of talented employees who are confident bringing their authentic selves to work. This book is a valuable guide for enabling leaders to take action to ensure they can. * Beth Ford, President and CEO, Land O’Lakes, Inc. *
Diversity and inclusion are the gateways to stronger teams and better performance. Fact. But it takes a good deal of self-awareness and continuous learning to really ingrain the behavioural changes that are needed. This book holds up a mirror and then guides us - skilfully and persuasively - to the actions we all need to be taking. * Alan Jope, CEO, Unilever *
Obligatory reading for anyone - straight, white and male or otherwise - who wants to do better but doesn't know where to start. * People Management *
Hassan and Sandhu present a blueprint for positivity that shows how business interests and operations can dovetail neatly with social change and diversity goals...a study in business transformation, it only requires an open mind and heart from business leader readers who seek to make their workplace better than 'average'. * Midwest Book Review *
