{"product_id":"diversity-training-that-generates-real-change-inclusive-approaches-that-benefit-individuals-business-and-society-hardcover","title":"Diversity Training That Generates Real Change: Inclusive Approaches That Benefit Individuals, Business, and Society - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames O. Rodgers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura L. Kangas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis complete guide to effective, transformative diversity training provides an answer to the superficial, check-the-box DEI efforts that are undermining the entire field.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDEI work is getting a bad reputation. But that's because it's not being done right, say veteran diversity consultants James O. Rodgers and Laura Kangas. Too many organizations are treating diversity training as a quick-hit, low-cost, check-the-box activity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEffective diversity training involves behavioral change based on adult learning theory. It is rigorous, deeply personal, experience based, and, if done well, life changing. Rodgers and Kangas offer a complete guide, from design to implementation to results. They show how to \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003edetermine what specific, tangible outcomes an organization wants before it starts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003elink diversity training to overall organizational strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehelp all participants forge an individual, emotional connection to the training\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eidentify what skills a facilitator needs--the right facilitator makes all the difference\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecreate memorable learning experiences, not simply educational programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe authors' goal is nothing less than to spark a worldwide revolution of informed practitioners, employees, and business leaders who will demand diversity training be given the same time, resources, and attention as any other critical enterprise initiative. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading group discussion guide available in book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. James O. Rodgers\u003c\/b\u003e is president and principal consultant of the Diversity Coach\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eHis clients include organizations like Howard University, AT\u0026amp;T, Prudential, IBM, Shell, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Pizza Hut, the CIA, and Society for Human Resource Management. He is a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants and is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eManaging Differently: Getting 100% from 100% of Your People 100% of the Time\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura L. Kangas\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and director of RiverBend Associates and is a global organizational and employee development consultant, workshop and program designer, facilitator, speaker, and writer. For over twenty-five years, she has been collaboratively developing strategy and leading programs in diversity, equity, and inclusion and other areas of employee and management development.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 9.06 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158642200711,"sku":"9781523001736","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8518d8693c78464c759ea2a2c478ba4f.webp?v=1733260378","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/diversity-training-that-generates-real-change-inclusive-approaches-that-benefit-individuals-business-and-society-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}