87% of companies state I&D is a value or priority area for them, but
only 10% of I&D programmes are fully mature . This is even though
research shows that organisations with an inclusive culture perform
better, are more innovative and agile, and achieve better business
outcomes.
Written by a respected I&D expert, The FT Guide to Inclusion and
Diversity shows you everything you need to know about how to create and
implement a I&D strategy that will have a positive impact on people
performance and business results.
This book gives you a step-by-step guide to the tools, theory and the
latest new thinking you need to design a compelling I&D strategy for
your organisation. Clear, compelling and comprehensive, this book is
designed for leaders and executives to ensure they can bring talented
people together from different backgrounds and thinking, creating
greater success and benefits to business performance and profitability.
This book takes you through a fair and equal approach developed
specifically for senior business leaders. It will help you:
- Design and implement a I&D strategy that will have a positive impact
on performance and results.
- Recognize the value of inclusion and diversity and how it can impact
clients positively as well as the organization.
- How to link the I&D strategy to your wider business goals and set
metrics to check its return on investment.
- Learn techniques on how to drive I&D through your organization and
articulate why it is critical to employees.
- Elect executive sponsors to ensure commitment is demonstrated from the
top.