The Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity
Author: Frederick A Miller
The Inclusion Breakthrough explains how to make diversity a central and profitable part of an organization's strategy for long-term success rather than merely a peripheral program. The authors present proven strategies for stimulating the creativity and productivity of any business's greatest resource -- its people. Benefits to companies that have implemented these inclusion strategies are also described.
Publishers Weekly
Today's organizations can boost their success by building workplace cultures that draw on the strengths of a diverse workforce, say consultants Frederick A. Miller and Judith H. Katz. In their new book, The Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity, the authors say "diversity in a box" (smothering diversity) has prevented many organizations from achieving true success. "Capitalizing on diversity requires more than simply hiring a diverse workforce," they say. "Radical changes are needed also in both the structure and culture of most organizations." With diagrams, tables and specific tips, Miller and Katz put in plain words how to make these changes. (July) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Booknews
Written by leaders of one of the largest consulting firms specializing in diversity, this book makes the case that leveraging the diversity of the workforce and creating an inclusive culture are essential components of a high-performing organization in the 21st century. The coauthors explain why leveraging diversity is essential and describe models for diagnosing, planning, and implementing inclusion-focused culture change strategies. Miller is president and CEO, and Katz is executive vice president, of a consulting firm. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of Contents:
| Foreword | ||
| Preface | ||
| Acknowledgments | ||
| Pt. 1 | The Need for an Inclusion Breakthrough | 1 |
| Ch. 1 | Diversity in a Box | 3 |
| Ch. 2 | Positioning for Radical Change | 25 |
| Pt. 2 | The Elements of an Inclusion Breakthrough | 41 |
| Ch. 3 | New Competencies | 47 |
| Ch. 4 | Enabling Policies and Practices | 73 |
| Ch. 5 | Leveraging a Diverse Workforce | 97 |
| Ch. 6 | Community and Social Responsibility | 115 |
| Ch. 7 | Enhanced Value to the Marketplace | 125 |
| Pt. 3 | Creating an Inclusion Breakthrough | 135 |
| Ch. 8 | Building the Platform for Change | 139 |
| Ch. 9 | Creating Momentum | 157 |
| Ch. 10 | Making Diversity and Inclusion a Way of Life | 171 |
| Ch. 11 | Leveraging Learning and Challenging the New Status Quo | 185 |
| Conclusion: Breaking Out of the Box | 193 | |
| Glossary | 197 | |
| References | 205 | |
| Index | 207 |
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Public Speaking
Author: Michael Osborn
Public Speaking, 8/e
Michael Osborn, University of Memphis
Suzanne Osborn, University of Memphis
Randall Osborn, University of Memphis
Centered around three core objectives — helping you develop vital communication skills, encouraging you to adapt as you speak to diverse audiences, and increasing your sensitivity to the ethical impact of words — Public Speaking offers you both practical advice for speaking in public and an understanding of why such advice works. The Eighth Edition concentrates on greater simplicity, clarity, and accessibility, offering you a functional approach to informative speaking and emphasizing the ethics of persuasive speaking. These ideas come to life through examples from real student and professional speeches, exercises at the end of each chapter, and a variety of boxed features throughout the text.
New and Enduring Features of the Eighth Edition:
- Explores the speech development process from start to finishusing the Stairway to Speech Success Model to help you get started on preparing your first presentation.
- Addresses "Communication Anxiety" when you need it most — as you are preparing to give your first presentation.
- Allows you to practice skills in small group settings or on your own with the Exploration and Application Exercises found at the end of each chapter.
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Praise for Public Speaking:
“This text is great; it can be used for first year speech courses and advanced as well. The figure charts, “Ethics Alert” boxes, Speaker’s Notes… all simply outperform other texts.” - Dave Berg, Weber State University
“This book is unique because of its writing style. I have been pleasantly surprised to find out how much I enjoy reading the chapters and even find myself more inspired to teach and practice public speaking better. I feel that the authors write out of a sense of conviction about this craft and incorporate authentic and relevant examples to illustrate the concepts principles and ethics.” - Dorothy Collins, Texas A&M University
Table of Contents:
I. The Foundations of Public Speaking1. Public Speaking and You
2. Managing Your Fear of Speaking
3. Your First Speech
4. Becoming a Better Listener
II. Preparation for Public Speaking
5. Adapting to Your Audience and Situation
6. Finding Your Topic
7. Researching Your Topic
8. Supporting Your Ideas
9. Structuring Your Speech
10. Outlining Your Speech
III. Developing Presentation Skills
11. Presentation Aids
12. Using Language Effectively
13. Presenting Your Speech
IV. Types of Public Speaking
14. Informative Speaking
15. Building Powerful Arguments
16. Persuasive Speaking
17. Ceremonial Speaking
Appendices
A. Communicating In Small Groups
B. Speeches For Analysis
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