Diversity Training That Generates Real Change Inclusive Approaches That Benefit Individuals, Business, and Society

DEI 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 organisations are treating diversity training as a quick-hit, low-cost, check-the-box activity. Effective diversity training involves behavioural 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  determine what specific, tangible outcomes an organisation wants before it starts  link diversity training to overall organisational strategy  help all participants forge an individual, emotional connection to the training  identify what skills a facilitator needs-the right facilitator makes all the difference  create memorable learning experiences, not simply educational programs The 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. Reading group discussion guide available in book.