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Whether you’re a new or veteran DEI practitioner looking to improve your practice, a leader looking to grow your leadership skills, or an advocate looking to play more powerful roles in movements, this book will give you the practical tools to do just that.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom self-work to organizational change, this workbook will upskill you with the core competencies required for impactful DEI work, such as – diagnosing inequity, working with constituents, building movements, creating psychological safety, stewarding inclusive cultures, resolving conflict and harm, and achieving systems change. Most importantly, it will give you valuable experience putting these skills into action. Each activity can stand on its own and is designed to stimulate valuable reflection and practice. Included are recommendations for targeted exercise roadmaps to supplement your learning journey. 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How much of ourselves—from cultural self-expression, to thinking style and beliefs, to gender identity—should we bring to the workplace?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuthenticity, Identity, and Being Yourself at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer this and other questions like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does authenticity really mean at work?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I disclose personal information without oversharing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn what ways can I overcome feelings of imposter syndrome?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat should I do when who I am conflicts with those around me?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will help you figure out how much of \"you\" to bring to work so that you feel more comfortable and confident in who you are and what you're bringing to your career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRise faster with quick reads, real-life stories, and expert advice\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003eHBR Work Smart Series\u003c\/b\u003e features the topics that matter to you most in your early career, including being yourself at work, collaborating with (sometimes difficult) colleagues and bosses, managing your mental health, and weighing major job decisions. Each title includes chapter recaps and links to video, audio, and more. 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But when half-baked and under-developed strategies are implemented, they often do more harm than good, leading the very constituents they aim to support to dismiss DEI entirely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDEI Deconstructed analyzes how current methods and “best practices” leave marginalized people feeling frustrated and unconvinced of their leaders’ sincerity, and offers a roadmap that bridges the neatness of theory with the messiness of practice. Through embracing a pragmatic DEI approach drawing from cutting-edge research on organizational change, evidence-based practices, and incisive insights from a DEI strategist with experience working from the top-down and bottom-up alike, stakeholders at every level of an organization can become effective DEI changemakers. Nothing less than this is required to scale DEI from interpersonal teeth-pulling to true systemic change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy utilizing an outcome-oriented understanding of DEI, along with a comprehensive foundation of actionable techniques, this no-nonsense guide will lay out the path for anyone with any background to becoming a more effective DEI practitioner, ally, and leader.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313384763765,"sku":"9798890570505","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798890570505_86896ab0-358c-4a34-95ad-b4d9a4c97981.jpg?v=1786033421"},{"product_id":"9798890571410","title":"Fixing Fairness","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe next evolution of DEI is here. Discover how to shape a workplace that puts everyone ahead through the groundbreaking FAIR framework.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver 80 percent of Americans agree that the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are important in workplaces and society. Yet, research shows that a mere 20 percent feel they’ve directly benefited from workplace DEI programs. As traditional DEI efforts in the workplace face disengagement, backlash, and stagnation, it’s time to reimagine this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on historical case studies, deep research, and a decade of the author’s consulting experience with organizations of all sizes, this book reveals the four tenets that will shape the next evolution of workplace DEI:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOutcomes over Intentions\u003c\/i\u003e: Don’t chase trends. 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With clarity, urgency, and no-nonsense practicality, \u003ci\u003eFixing Fairness\u003c\/i\u003e charts a new path forward for those committed to creating better outcomes for all.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369622024565,"sku":"9798890571410","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798890571410_04539133-b521-4ac4-bd91-077fd5183fd5.jpg?v=1786032608"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-lily-zheng.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}