The Power of Inclusion
Unlock the Potential and Productivity of Your Workforce
Published on 25. August 2008
288 pages
978-0-470-15692-6 (ISBN)
Description
There is an enormous amount of wasted potential withinorganizations today because most do not adequately tap in to thewealth of human capital available to them. Most organizationsbelieve that they are meritocracies, but that is a myth that masksthe real situation of unequal opportunity that exists in mostfirms. Exclusionary tendencies are built into leadership,management, and human resources practices that perpetuate unequalopportunity. Most companies "sort and select," hiringothers most like themselves, and focus training and development onthose who are identified as high potential.
This book makes a business case for a new inclusive model ofhuman resource development, driven by the demands of increasinglydiverse workplaces and continuing expansion of the global economy.It demonstrates that people who succeed often acquire their talentbecause of the development attention they have received, andit shows how to create a culture of inclusion and development tounlock employee potential and productivity.
The authors ' approach -- developing talent inall employees and aligning human resource systems and seniorleadership commitment with that goal -- is a response to abusiness challenge facing corporate North America today. Thepatterns of exclusion and preference that limit human potential areuniversal; this book offers management insights for any corporateaudience serious about maximizing productivity in the competitiveglobal economy.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for The Power of Inclusion "Diversity and inclusion are among the most challenging tasks anexecutive is faced with these days. This book does a great job ofhelping the reader understand why this is important and what to doabout it." Bart Butzer, Executive Vice President for Stores, TargetCorporation "Mike Hyter and Judy Turnock describe with precision and claritythe next step on the journey from diversity to inclusion. This bookis a must read for anyone interested in helping corporationscompete more successfully in the global economy." Price M. Cobbs, M.D., Author, My American Life:From Rage to Entitlement "Mike Hyter's new book resonates with my belief thatdiversity and inclusion are critical elements in anycompany's long-term success. Doing this right goesbeyond having a strategic understanding of the topic, but requiresa process that companies can follow. This book helps providethe trail-map." Sally Jewell, President and CEO, REI (Recreational Equipment,Inc.) "Finally a straightforward approach! Hyter and Turnock havetaken a complex, multi-faceted subject and made itpractical, implementable and measurable. Here's whyit is critical for organizations to focus on the people side of theemployment equation, because failure to do so threatens our abilityto remain competitive." O. Redia Anderson, Chief Diversity Officer, NationalPrincipal, Diversity & Inclusion, Deloitte & Touche USALLP "The Power of Inclusion brings much-needed transparency:the lack of full inclusion or full human capital engagement is adirect drain on shareholder value." Ronald C. Parker, Senior Vice President, Human Resources,PepsiCo North America "Finally, here is a book on implementing organizationaldiversity strategy that is practical and action oriented ratherthan abstract theorizing. It is a must read for any CEO or generalmanager who wants to address diversity and inclusion in a strategicand sustainable manner." David A. Thomas, H. Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of BusinessAdministration and Senior Associate Dean, Harvard BusinessSchoolMore details
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Michael C. Hyter | Judith L. Turnock
The Power of Inclusion
Unlock the Potential and Productivity of Your Workforce
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08/2006
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Persons
Mike Hyter is President and COO of Novations, Inc. ahuman capital training and consulting firm providing solutions toincrease the capacity of individuals and organizations worldwide.He was most recently President and CEO for Novations/J. Howard& Associates, a division within the Boston-based Novations,Inc. that specializes in diversity and inclusion consulting.Hyter's work with executive leaders in Fortune 1000 companieshas resulted in organization-wide diversity and developmentinitiatives that have enhanced the business objectives with thosecompanies. He has also helped those firms expand their diversityefforts into their subsidiaries in Europe.
Hyter has published articles in Inc. magazine, theHandbook of Business Strategy, Director's Monthly, andProfiles in Diversity Journal, and speaks widely on thetopics of development and diversity to groups such as Linkage Inc.,the Conference Board, the Minority Corporate Council Association,Executive Leadership Council, and American Society for Training& Development.
Contact Mike Hyter via www.novations.com or at617-254-7600.
Judith Turnock is an attorney, experienced executive coach,and inclusion expert. She is the founder and president of HunterManagement Group and a frequent speaker and facilitator atconferences and seminars on personal development as well asdiversity and inclusion, to groups such as Linkage Inc., theConference Board, the Executive Leadership Council, and theMinority Corporate Council Association. She has published articlesin Forbes and Diversity and the Bar, and is theco-author of Cracking the Corporate Code: The Revealing SuccessStories of 32 African-American Executives (AMACOM 2003).
Contact Judith Turnock via jlthmg@aol.com or at212-222-3206.
Content
Foreword by James M. Kilts.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction: The Business Imperative.
Chapter One. Two Models of Development.
Chapter Two. Overcoming Barriers to Development: EliminatingNegative Treatment and Encouraging Quality Treatment.
Chapter Three: Managing Inclusion: Positioning All Employees forSuccess.
Chapter Four. Strategic Leadership: The Sine Qua Non ofchange.
Chapter Five. Aligning Human Resources with a Culture ofDevelopment.
Chapter Six. Jump-Starting Inclusion: Establishing theInfrastructure.
Chapter Seven. Inclusion in the Global Economy.
Chapter Eight. Measuring Progress and Demonstrating Results.
Afterword. Unleashing the Potential of Your Workforce.
Index.
