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OverviewAs a leader, how can you confidently spearhead Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategies in your organisation if you have little lived experience of exclusion? The Inclusion Edge is a handbook for business leaders from majority culture who have little or no exposure to the experience of minority groups, but are committed to making a difference in their organisations and beyond. The six step BELONG model is an accessible, high-impact, pragmatic framework for busy leaders who want to integrate DE&I into their business priorities, but don’t know where to start. The Inclusion Edge will show you how to: Develop bias awareness and open your eyes to the many ways inequality exists in society Embody the values of Belonging and nourish the green shoots of Inclusion to increase team and business performance Leverage your own experience of exclusion to feel empathy towards those whose lives are affected by it every day Learn to be open and curious to achieve a deeper and richer understanding of your employees Grow opportunities for diverse minorities to foster an enriched, sustainable and resilient business that can thrive in a volatile competitive environment Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary McGuirePublisher: Rethink Press Imprint: Rethink Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.113kg ISBN: 9781781337240ISBN 10: 1781337241 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 14 November 2022 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword – Introduction – PART ONE Laying The Groundwork For Change – 1 Why Do You Need An Inclusion Edge? – 2 Three Uncomfortable Truths – 3 Where To Start – PART TWO The BELONG Model – Six Steps To Creating A Culture That Celebrates Diversity And Inclusion – 4 The BELONG Model: A Framework For Action – 5 Bias Awareness – 6 Embody The Values Of Belonging – 7 Leverage Experience – 8 Open And Curious – 9 Nourish Green Shoots – 10 Grow Opportunities – PART THREE Making Change Stick – 11 Organisational Levers – 12 Commit To Action – Conclusion – Notes – Further Reading – Appendix – Acknowledgements – The AuthorReviews'Such an excellent book that I found I wanted to read just one more chapter before putting it down. The BELONG model helps create the structure and form necessary to facilitate the delivery of the DE&I agenda within any organisation, and the aides-memoires at the end of each chapter to instigate action are very useful.' - Robert Mason, Head of Technology Programme Deliver, Guide Dogs for the Blind 'The Inclusion Edge can and will help you to make your organisation a great place for everyone who works there. The BELONG model is a step-by-step process to help you make a whole series of discoveries in creating a truly inclusive workplace.' - Kathryn Jacob, CEO, Pearl & Dean 'From page one Mary demonstrates how her own personal experiences have made her uniquely qualified to write this book. The blend of personal and professional knowledge delivered in a digestible manner holds your attention throughout. Any leader wanting to do more for DE&I in their organisation and unsure where to start or how to maintain momentum should read this book.' - Steven Cochrane, Director of Data and Analytics, Flutter Entertainment 'Mary writes with authority and authenticity. The Inclusion Edge is a helpful, easy-to-understand guide for managers seeking to develop understanding of inclusion in the twenty-first century workplace.' - Jo Hatfield, Change Lead, Public Sector 'The Inclusion Edge is a page-turner. It had me eager to read on and get to the sections that challenged my thinking. It armed me with models and approaches to use and left me hungry to take action and do more as a leader in this space.' - Mark Blythe, Global Operations Director, Airbnb 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Inclusion Edge. Every chapter provides you with different tools on how to tackle diversity and inclusion. I would have loved to have had this book when I started my career and would absolutely recommend everyone to read it.' - Besmira Tuga, International Team Leader, FEXCO 'The Inclusion Edge is an excellent guide for leaders that find themselves navigating the new normal of needing to build a sustainable business through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. Mary's thirty plus years of experience in change management and organisational effectiveness are translated into a set of milestones that carve out a path for leaders to tailor and follow. The Inclusion Edge is a guide for right now!' - Colin Daley, Senior Global Advisor, International Finance Corporation Author InformationMary McGuire, best-selling author of The Female Edge, has a BA in Social Work, an MBA, and an MSc in HR management, as well as thirty years of business experience. Her work as a transformation consultant, building inclusive organisations and employee engagement for diverse global companies, is underpinned by her expertise on behavioural change and complemented by her own lived experience of discrimination. Learn more at www.agents2change.com Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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