Description
Discover transformative insights with *The Elephant and the Mouse*, a pivotal guide to achieving genuine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Authored by the acclaimed Laura Liswood, this essential resource is designed for leaders and organizations eager to move beyond surface-level DEI initiatives and foster a truly inclusive corporate culture. With a focus on the dynamic between dominant and non-dominant groups, Liswood illustrates how understanding this relationship can catalyze meaningful change and drive organizational success.
In *The Elephant and the Mouse*, readers will uncover the critical importance of understanding diverse perspectives and the obstacles that hinder real progress in DEI practices. This compelling text delves into the frequently overlooked challenges of homogeneous teams, emphasizing why it's essential to embrace a meritocratic approach where every voice matters. Liswood offers actionable strategies that empower leaders to elevate their DEI efforts, ensuring that diversity isn't just a checkbox but a core value of the organization.
Filled with real-world examples and practical tools, this book serves as a vital reference for professionals devoted to creating equitable workplaces. Explore the necessary shifts in leadership tactics alongside guided methodologies advocated by successful leaders. Start your journey towards a more inclusive work environment with *The Elephant and the Mouse* today!
**Shipping Information**: Enjoy free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
**Condition**: BRAND NEW
**ISBN**: 9781119836254
**Year**: 2022
**Publisher**: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
**Pages**: 208
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119836254
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 208
Description:
Explore diversity, equity, and inclusion that goes beyond unconscious bias and explores the ideas and tools needed to achieve these goals
In The Elephant and the Mouse, award-winning speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for gaining the real benefits from your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Elephant and the Mouse refers to the dynamic in organizations that are roadblocks to consciously inclusive success. The Elephant, often dominant group leadership, knows little about the experiences of the Mouse, the non-dominant groups, while the Mouse knows so much more about the Elephant. In diverse workplaces, these two groups live in different worlds. Success will come only if everyone works in a true meritocracy. You learn what may be easy for some to do in their career is much harder for others to do.
In this book, which builds upon Liswood's groundbreaking book, The Loudest Duck, you'll explore the powerful case for diversity, equity, and inclusion and the often-overlooked risks posed by a homogeneous workforce. You will learn the hard truths about why many DE&I efforts fail, millions of dollars are wasted, and why organizations confuse efforts with outcomes. You'll consider new ways of leading others, with a strong emphasis on tactics and strategies employed by successful Elephant and Mouse leaders, including women leaders. The book also includes:
Realistic explanations for the slow progress in diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in so
In *The Elephant and the Mouse*, readers will uncover the critical importance of understanding diverse perspectives and the obstacles that hinder real progress in DEI practices. This compelling text delves into the frequently overlooked challenges of homogeneous teams, emphasizing why it's essential to embrace a meritocratic approach where every voice matters. Liswood offers actionable strategies that empower leaders to elevate their DEI efforts, ensuring that diversity isn't just a checkbox but a core value of the organization.
Filled with real-world examples and practical tools, this book serves as a vital reference for professionals devoted to creating equitable workplaces. Explore the necessary shifts in leadership tactics alongside guided methodologies advocated by successful leaders. Start your journey towards a more inclusive work environment with *The Elephant and the Mouse* today!
**Shipping Information**: Enjoy free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
**Condition**: BRAND NEW
**ISBN**: 9781119836254
**Year**: 2022
**Publisher**: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
**Pages**: 208
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119836254
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 208
Description:
Explore diversity, equity, and inclusion that goes beyond unconscious bias and explores the ideas and tools needed to achieve these goals
In The Elephant and the Mouse, award-winning speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for gaining the real benefits from your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Elephant and the Mouse refers to the dynamic in organizations that are roadblocks to consciously inclusive success. The Elephant, often dominant group leadership, knows little about the experiences of the Mouse, the non-dominant groups, while the Mouse knows so much more about the Elephant. In diverse workplaces, these two groups live in different worlds. Success will come only if everyone works in a true meritocracy. You learn what may be easy for some to do in their career is much harder for others to do.
In this book, which builds upon Liswood's groundbreaking book, The Loudest Duck, you'll explore the powerful case for diversity, equity, and inclusion and the often-overlooked risks posed by a homogeneous workforce. You will learn the hard truths about why many DE&I efforts fail, millions of dollars are wasted, and why organizations confuse efforts with outcomes. You'll consider new ways of leading others, with a strong emphasis on tactics and strategies employed by successful Elephant and Mouse leaders, including women leaders. The book also includes:
Realistic explanations for the slow progress in diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in so