Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Competency-Based Approach to Understanding and Fostering Diversity, Equity, and ... ...($25.95Value)

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Winner – 2023 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD / Multicultural Non-Fiction Winner - 2022 Global Book Awards: GOLD MEDAL / Workplace Culture “… this book – at this particular time – is a most valuable contribution to world peace .” — Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer Why should you care about diversity, equity, and inclusion? People working together in diverse and inclusive workplaces can make a positive impact on the individuals, teams, and organizations they serve. As famous American cultural anthropologist, Margret Mead, once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” This workbook describes the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the business benefits of fostering them in the workplace. After completing the workbook, you will: Recognize the scope and importance of diversity in today’s work organizations - Gain foundational knowledge of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion - Be mindful of cultural protocols in the workplace - Understand how perceptions can be filtered through unconscious bias - Know how to improve workplace relationships 10 Key Concepts to Master Understand Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace - Be Aware of Culture in Work Relationships - Consider Differences in Power and Influence - Navigate Unconscious Biases - Communicate and Enhance Respect across Cultures - Recognize Hot Buttons and Respond Appropriately to Conflict - Improve Workplace Relationships - Cultivate an Inclusive Culture - Implement Best Practices - Value Yourself Centrestar Competency Model All our workbooks are aligned with our competency model. Competencies are sets of skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that are observable and measurable. This Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workbook focuses on the competency areas of Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal Relationship Building, and Diverse Workforce. The workbook content is associated with the brown colored Professional Competence competency cluster. For more information visit: www.centrestar.com Best of all? You can take any course: Online at your own pace through Centrestar and earn CEUs or PDHs: www.centrestar.com - Select workbook materials through Amazon and conduct your own customized inhouse training - Arrange to have any or all sessions instructor led via remote platform for your organization by the Pennsylvania College of Technology: call: 570.327.4775 or email: workforce@pct.edu "In his workbook, Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, Dr. Donahue provides very pertinent and valuable leadership lessons that is an absolute must read for current and aspiring leaders. The key concepts that are addressed in the workbook provide essential foundational knowledge of diversity and inclusion to strengthen interpersonal relationships and build core leadership competencies." — Nikhil Juneja, MBA, Program Quality Manager, General Motors "Wow! Wes Donahue has dealt most effectively with a tough topic--diversity. If you want a skill building treatment on this topic--and you should want that--then this book is it. It is well worth buying, reading--and using." — William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RODC, CPLP Fellow, President, Rothwell & Associates, Inc. & LLC and Professor, Workforce Education & Development, Penn State University, University Park "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is a focus that organizations are dedicating the time, energy and resources needed to impact their organizational ecosystem and increase the feeling of belonging among employees and stakeholders. Dr. Donahue has created a practical yet simple workbook and "must read" guide for individuals and leaders at all levels ready to foster an organizational shift of embedding DE&I into their organizational DNA. Additionally, this book is a terrific resource for internal and external seminars, workshops, and lunch-and-learn programs." — Leila Farzam, Ph.D., Subject Matter Expert | Advisory Services Practice, REI Systems, Inc. "While others are struggling to understand DEI, Dr. Donahue puts it into plain English with actionable steps to improve organizational efforts and understanding. This is a great addition to any organization's learning curriculum. " — Phillip L. Ealy, M.P.S., CYFAR PDTA Center Coaching Coordinator, Implementation Specialist, Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, The Pennsylvania State University "If you care deeply about organizational diversity and its benefit accompanied with inclusive organizational culture, then put this book on your required-reading list. You will learn theoretical knowledge and practical skills of how you can create diverse and inclusive organization." — Bora Kwon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management, Jack Welch College of Business and Technology at Sacred Heart University "Great book! I really liked how this book emphasized the