Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Dummies

Leaders must adopt new mindsets, skillsets, and behaviors. Dr. Shirley Davis will address all of these issues for leaders and practitioners to give them a conceptual and theoretical understanding of DEI at work. By including real world examples, stories, case studies, checklists, assessments, and strategies, DEI in the Workplace For Dummies will equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, and best approaches for how to develop, lead, measure and sustain DEI change initiatives in their organizations. Additionally, * How to have difficult/uncomfortable conversations (tactics and strategies), or how to have more impactful conversations. * Defining DEI and other associated terms * The four layers/dimensions of diversity * The business case for DEI and how does it impact the bottom line * DEI Audits and Organizational assessments to identify systemic and institutional inequities (race, gender, disability, LGBTQ+, age, etc.) in the areas of pay, promotions, hiring, client assignments, feedback/development, workforce and succession planning, etc. * Diversifying Boards to support their organizations + DEI efforts * How to increase the sourcing and recruiting pipeline for diverse talent--recruiting strategies * Building diverse teams