The Diversity Factor

Igniting Superior Organizational Performance

James T McKim

• Publisher: Organizational Ignition, LLC
• Year: 2022
• eBook ISBN: 9781088025406
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Human Resource Management
• Index: Business

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a hot topic these days as people want to bring about social justice. But does the need for efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, and financial viability push DEI to the back burner? The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance says "No!"

The focus of this book is on igniting superior organizational performance through diversity, equity, and inclusion which creates a culture where everyone feels they belong and can perform at their best regardless of gender, race, age, ability, thinking style, or politics.

Whether you are a leader at any level in your organization or want to be one, following the guidance in this book will help your organization enjoy:

ØIncreased market share

ØIncreased innovation ØIncreased productivity

ØIncreased customer satisfaction

Ø Increased employee satisfaction

Combining real-world stories, advice from experts, and data you will explore whether diversity is a benefit or detriment for your organization; Key Definitions (e.g. diversity, race, gender, age, neurodiversity, Implicit Bias, white privilege/normativeness, equity, inclusion, belonging, culture - the race/ethnicity type); how DEI impacts the Organizational Performance System; and how to ignite superior performance by reaching the top levels of DEI maturity using a unique Discovering Performance Through Diversity Roadmap.

Each chapter includes summaries that encourage reflection and inspire action.

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Part 1: Diversity: Good or Bad for Your Organization?
• Chapter 1: Why Discuss Diversity in an Organization?
• Chapter 2: What Does Diversity Look Like?
• Part 2: Definitions
• Chapter 3: What Is Organizational Performance?
• Chapter 4: What Is This Term “Diversity”?
• Chapter 5: What Is the Cause of Lack of DEI?
• Part 3: Diversity and Organizational Performance
• Chapter 6: What Does Diversity Have to Do with Organizational Performance?
• Chapter 7: How Does Diversity Impact the Organizational Performance System?
• Part 4: Preparing to Ignite Superior Organizational Performance Through Diversity
• Chapter 8: What Are the Challenges to Igniting Organizational Performance Through Diversity
• Chapter 9: Signs and Levers of DEI and Organizational Performance Through Diversity
• Chapter 10: The Roadmap to Organizational Performance
• Part 5: Beginning the Journey to Igniting Organizational Performance Through Diversity
• Chapter 11: Set the Tone and Framework
• Chapter 12: Establish Goals and Governance
• Part 6: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance Though Diversity
• Chapter 13: Do - Current State Analysis
• Chapter 14: Do - Make Change
• Chapter 15: Check and Act/Adjust
• Chapter 16: Putting It All Together
• Endnotes
• Acknowledgements
• Bonus
• About the Author