Business Solutions

Tackling The Ultimate Workforce Challenge

Monday, May 20, 2019

(NAPSI)—Today, many people in business talk of diversity fatigue,    says Barbara Adams, PsyD, author of “Women, Minorities, & Other    Extraordinary People: The New Path for Workforce Diversity” (Greenleaf    Book Group Press). But, she adds, that means “we’ve momentarily    lost sight of the magnitude of opportunity before us.”

Her book can serve people in leadership positions who recognize, “the    tremendous strategic value of having diverse, inclusive workforces,”    but have struggled to commit to it.

For all the many well-meaning diversity initiatives that organizations    have undertaken lately, “personal mindsets and beliefs are what count,”    she writes. 

“People in leadership positions,” Dr. Adams adds, “have    the ability to replace judgment and bias that naturally occur in us with    curiosity about differences.” And that, she concludes, is “truly    the beginning of embracing the opportunity that lies in workforce diversity    and inclusion” and can make companies and organizations more    successful. 

Her book reframes the journey ahead through an organizational lens,    highlighting the importance of cultural norms, challenging misconceptions,    and providing research and practical tools. 

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For further facts about Dr. Adams and a look at her new book, go to www.drbarbadams.com and https://greenleafbookgroup.com.

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