Inclusive Organization - Real Solutions, Impactful Change, and Meaningful Diversity

"Netta's practical blueprint for how to implement DEI into an organization will be transformational to leaders and employees alike."
--Marc Lore, Former CEO of Walmart; NBA Owner, Minnesota Timberwolves; Founder of Telosa
 
A practical hands-on and revolutionary DEI formula for real and lasting change.
 
DEI is an 8-billion dollar industry that is not yet accessing its full potential through real solutions and results. However, through a powerful formula of policies and practices that motivate employees to be more socially and self-aware, The Inclusive Organization is a revolutionary yet practical resource for individuals at any stage of their career. Jenkins discusses human behavior, workplace psychology, and shares her DEI-tested framework for success. You'll read about:
* The "how" of DEI implementation with actionable steps
* Creating your own customized DEI roadmap with worksheet examples and toolkits
* Stories and firsthand observations that bring to life important concepts
 
Many employees across all levels and organizations are looking to drive actionable impact, but unfortunately lack the knowledge and support in doing so. This book will help any organization improve their DEI initiatives and create the sustainable and scalable change employees want to see within their workplace. Readers will be able to utilize worksheet examples and toolkits out of this book to build their own DEI roadmap. The Inclusive Organization is a must-read for any workplace committed to real and lasting change.

List of contents

Introduction ix
 
Chapter 1 Decoding Human Behavior 1
 
Chapter 2 Who Let the Dogs Out? 21
 
Chapter 3 Franchising the Framework 43
 
Chapter 4 The Most Underrated Leader 67
 
Chapter 5 Sustainable Learning: Upgrading Your Learning and Development--MapQuest Directions to Google Maps 85
 
Chapter 6 Are Your Policies Powerful or Powerless? 109
 
Chapter 7 Diversity Recruiting 127
 
Chapter 8 Employee Resource Strategy Groups 157
 
Chapter 9 Impactful Layoffs 177
 
Chapter 10 Don't Retire Yet 195
 
Acknowledgments 207
 
About the Author 209
 
Index 211

About the author

NETTA JENKINS is CEO of Aerodei, a gamified platform for organizations that ignite DEI efforts by measuring the impact of every employee and offers real-time demographic data. Aerodei's platform organically enhances representation, retention, growth, and engagement. Netta is a doctoral student focused on quality systems and management. She is a sought out leader in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. Netta has been advising corporations and audiences of all kinds for over 15 years on the most effective strategies to address inequitable gaps, which led to a 300k+ LinkedIn audience and played a key factor in Forbes naming her as one of the top 7 Anti-Racism educators in the world. She has also given a groundbreaking TEDx talk "Reimagining the Workplace".

Summary

"Netta's practical blueprint for how to implement DEI into an organization will be transformational to leaders and employees alike."
--Marc Lore, Former CEO of Walmart; NBA Owner, Minnesota Timberwolves; Founder of Telosa

A practical hands-on and revolutionary DEI formula for real and lasting change.

DEI is an 8-billion dollar industry that is not yet accessing its full potential through real solutions and results. However, through a powerful formula of policies and practices that motivate employees to be more socially and self-aware, The Inclusive Organization is a revolutionary yet practical resource for individuals at any stage of their career. Jenkins discusses human behavior, workplace psychology, and shares her DEI-tested framework for success. You'll read about:
* The "how" of DEI implementation with actionable steps
* Creating your own customized DEI roadmap with worksheet examples and toolkits
* Stories and firsthand observations that bring to life important concepts

Many employees across all levels and organizations are looking to drive actionable impact, but unfortunately lack the knowledge and support in doing so. This book will help any organization improve their DEI initiatives and create the sustainable and scalable change employees want to see within their workplace. Readers will be able to utilize worksheet examples and toolkits out of this book to build their own DEI roadmap. The Inclusive Organization is a must-read for any workplace committed to real and lasting change.

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Praise for The Inclusive Organization
 
"Having built several startups from the ground up and leading organizations at the world's largest companies, I've seen firsthand the role diversity plays in a company's overall success. Netta's practical blueprint for how to implement DEI into an organization will be transformational to leaders and employees alike." -- Marc Lore, Former CEO of Walmart; NBA Owner, Minnesota Timberwolves; Founder of Telosa
 
"Diversity and inclusion is essential to every organization, and getting it right requires a thoughtful, strategic plan that is backed up by meaningful actions. I've seen firsthand the impact that Netta's action-based approach can have within a company, and what we've been able to accomplish as an organization because of that strategy. For any leader looking to implement a meaningful DEI program within their organization - this is for you." -- Gary Hoberman, Former CIO of MetLife; CEO, Unqork
 
"Every company is looking for a way to gain an edge and create an incredible working environment for producing results - diversity is one of the most sophisticated and vital ways to sustain success for the long-term. Netta not only has a deep expertise in how companies can be truly transformative and lead the path with diversity; she has written a must-read primer for every business leader regardless of role, industry or stage your company currently operates." -- Tim Allen, CEO, Care.com
 
"Netta Jenkins has an established track record of providing organizations with effective strategies that lead to cultural change within the workplace. Her new book not only offers suggestions for action, but is also future thinking and filled with hope for how we can move beyond The Great Divergence together." -- Jeannette E. Riley, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Rhode Island
 
"Creating culture, making diversity part of our integral values, and creating space so everyone is seen and heard is the heart of a community. The Fyli Tribe absolutely supports and values the work Netta Jenkins does as she elevates leaders and teams to come together with suitable solutions to implement positive change and impact." -- Jaclynn Brennan, CEO of Fyli Tribe
 
"Netta Jenkins is a phenomenal and transformative leader who has changed the quality of professional spaces for BIPOC folks. Her book shines light on the candid conversations that are necessary to start the process of creating safe spaces for minorities in the workplace." -- Lexi B, Founder, Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech

Product details

• Authors: N Jenkins, Netta Jenkins
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781119910138
• ISBN: 978-1-119-91013-8
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Wirtschaft, Training, Business & management, Management: leadership and motivation, Working patterns and practices, Business ethics and social responsibility, Personnel and human resources management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Wirtschaft u. Gesellschaft, Business & Society, Training u. Personalentwicklung / Meinungsvielfalt, Training & Human Resource Development / Diversity