Table of Contents 1
Cover
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CHAPTER 1: The Blueprint
The Framework of the Blueprint
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PART 1: Awareness
CHAPTER 2: Start with Unconscious Bias?
Making Assumptions
Unconscious Bias: Diversity and Incusion as a Strategy
Unconscious Bias Is a Complex Issue: Defining Your Why
Making the Decision to Answer Your Why
Note
CHAPTER 3: What Is Unconscious Bias?
A Tool for Unconsious Bias
Bias Comes in All Colors
Values Are a Vital Place to Start
Feeling Uncomfortable Fosters Change
Notes
CHAPTER 4: Leaders Lead Teams Who Trust
Creating Comfort Through Pyschological Safety
Trust Is Essential
Notes
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PART 2: Alignment
CHAPTER 5: Why Diversity? Why Now?
Creating a Diverse Workforce
Looking at Case Alignment
Demonstrate Desire to Change Through Transparency
Notes
CHAPTER 6: Diversity Is in the Data
Define What You're Measuring
Three Forms of Data Collection
Analyzing the Data
Company Culture Can Guide Data
CHAPTER 7: Leaders Listen
Listening Exercise
Improve Employee Engagement
Listen to Let Ideas Soar
Notes
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PART 3: Action
CHAPTER 8: Leaders Take Action
Affirmative Action
Equity at Work
Leadership Development
Establish Employee Resource Groups as a Resource to the Business
Creation of a D&I Council
Equity Tools That Work
Note
CHAPTER 9: Inclusion Is Intentional
Being Open to New Possibilities
Connections Matter: Not Everyone Is the Same and That's Okay
Inclusion Can Be Learned
Tokenism and Inclusion
Note
CHAPTER 10: Belonging Makes an Impact
Belonging Is Vital to Performance and Well‐Being
Perspective and Belonging
CHAPTER 11: Unconscious Bias at Work
The Most Qualified May Not Be the Right Candidate
Setting Goals Equals Accountability
Recruiting and Hiring
Job Descriptions
Resume Blind Spots
Employee Referals
Interviewing
Onboarding
Notes
CHAPTER 12: Leaders See Color
Choosing Anti‐Racism
Using Descriptors Over Labels
Avoiding Race Is Not a Solution
Allies Drive Change Forward
Looking Back to Move Forward
Focusing on Inclusion as an Ally
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