HAVING DIVERSITY ISNT ENOUGH. NEW BOOK SHOWS MANAGERS HOW TO LEVERAGE THE BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS.

As the latest diversity study cites the need for more comprehensive diversity initiatives, a group of specialists release a new book to help managers get on a positive diversity track.

A recent 5-year study commissioned by BOLD (Business Opportunities for Leadership Development) has shown that diversity must be well-managed and valued in the working environment to have a positive impact in an organization. The release of Putting Diversity to Work (Crisp/Thomson: 2003) has come shortly after the publication of these findings and promises to fill the need for a more holistic approach to diversity.

Putting Diversity to Work helps organizations to leverage the benefits of a diverse workforce. By breaking down complex diversity theories into easy-to-understand concepts and straightforward applications, the book helps managers understand the complexities of diversity and manage it so it becomes a positive and valued part of the organization.

The book covers four main concepts:

1. Empowering an organization to value diversity,
2. Building personal diversity awareness and skills
3. Leading and communicating with a diverse workforce; and,
4. Successfully recruiting a diverse workforce.

It includes sidebars that range from 66 Ways We Differ" to Managing Diversity Online". Exercises in the book guide readers to evaluate themselves and their workplaces through a series of checklists, tip sheets, and scenarios.

Diversity Consultant Sally Huang-Nissen calls Putting Diversity to Work, a ‘must read for anyone who either deals with or is concerned about diversity issues in the ever-changing dynamics of the global village."

Interculturalist David C. Wigglesworth, PhD, adds, What is unique about the book, aside from the fresh inputs it offers, is that by reading the material and doing the exercises we can become more competent in providing enabling diversity leadership in our organizations. The authors have provided a real service to the profession in producing this valuable work."

Putting Diversity to Work is the brainchild of three diversity specialists located in different corners of the world. Representing the diversity they promote, Simons (Mandelieu-la Napoule, France), Berardo (Sapporo, Japan), and Lieberman (California, USA) comprise a unique trio of specialists who span generations, backgrounds, and locations. The three co-authored the workbook virtually using brain mapping software, online workspaces, and communication technology.

The workbook can be used in conjunction with a training program or as individual learning material (self-study). It can be bulk ordered for corporations and trainers. For more information on the product, or to order online, visit http://www.culturosity.com. Book copies available to reporters for review.
ISBN: 1-56052-695-5 Price: $13.95