- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Berrett-Koehler (May 17 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1576751392
- ISBN-13: 978-1576751398
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.7 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 23 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #594,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Today's organizations can boost their success by building workplace cultures that draw on the strengths of a diverse workforce, say consultants Frederick A. Miller and Judith H. Katz. In their new book, The Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity, the authors say "diversity in a box" (smothering diversity) has prevented many organizations from achieving true success. "Capitalizing on diversity requires more than simply hiring a diverse workforce," they say. "Radical changes are needed also in both the structure and culture of most organizations." With diagrams, tables and specific tips, Miller and Katz put in plain words how to make these changes.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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The Inclusion Breakthrough, by the principals of one of the most prominent consulting firms in the diversity area, focuses on how to make diversity and inclusion a central part of an organization's strategy for succeeding in competitive marketplaces, instead of the common approaches that put diversity at the periphery of the organization's strategy (as a human relations, public relations, or problem-minimization tactic). It focuses on the five key elements of an inclusion breakthrough: leadership and workforce competencies, enabling policies and practices, leveraging a diverse workforce, delivering enhanced value to the marketplace, and community and social responsibility.
The Inclusion Breakthrough shows how today's organizations can boost their success by building workplace cultures that draw on the strengths of a diverse workforce. Grounded in real-world business practices, the book presents a specific, tested, and proven methodology for systemic change that will unleash the nearly boundless creativity and productivity of any organization's greatest resource: its people.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Guidebook for a Successful Business Strategy,
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This review is from: Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power Of Diversity (Paperback)
What I like most about this book is that it gives so many examples of what different companies are actually doing - how they are being more successful using their diversity. Though much of the book is theoretical, it also includes practical things that you can do in your company to change and improve the way you do business.
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Diversify your views of diversity,
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This review is from: Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power Of Diversity (Paperback)
To be honest, I am not well-read on the subject of diversity. I have much to learn, and this was just the book for me! What I love about the book is how it helps me (and my clients) imagine what could be done and how to do it. Given the opportunity, I doubt I'd do it exactly as Miller and Katz write about it, but their practical model (coming out of long experience) is a valuable backboard for my own ideas.This book does not get stuck in an affirmative action box or strategy. It reaches beyond to a larger organizational perspective, serving everyone in the process. This book's ideas create more complete, productive and human organizations; it is not just about neglected or mistreated workers. With its larger scope, it serves everyone. The real power of the book can be found in the dynamics of its title and subtitle: It's inclusion AND diversity, not OR, not VS. The creative pairing of these two words produces new possibilities--and that's what the authors help you learn about. The book is readable, built around a central model. The authors do a good job of leading you through their thinking. And, their long experience shows in every chapter.
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Full of Great Ideas!!,
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This review is from: Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power Of Diversity (Paperback)
I really enjoyed the connections that The Inclusion Breakthrough made between the importance of social responsibility and the partnership between businesses to improve the overall quality of life. It was simply written so that every business leader can connect the pieces to form their own socially responsible strategy. It has really give me some great ideas and how to implement them in my organization.
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