Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies. Dr. Shirley Davis

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      Additionally, if you, your team, or members of your organization need DEI training, coaching, a keynote speaker, or consulting on any of the processes I share in this book, or want to obtain a certificate in DEI, you can access information on my website at www.drshirleydavis.com. You can also access a number of free resources as well.

      I hope reading this book make you more informed and inspired to become an inclusive leader. I hope that it answers questions you have, clears up any confusion about DEI, and gives you a greater appreciation for the complexity and necessity of this work.

      This book isn’t linear, so how to move forward depends on you and where you are. But Chapters 1 and 2 will get you off to a great start; they set the foundation for really understanding DEI. Feel free to use the Table of Contents to skip around and use the book to meet you right where you are. One day you may need to know how to establish a DEI Council. If so, go to Chapter 14. Another day you may need to know how your organization goes about hiring a more diverse talent. Head over to Chapter 9. And when you want to know how to articulate the business case for DEI refer to Chapter 4.

      You’re not expected to become a DEI expert. There are those of us who hold that title. Nor do you have to hold a DEI title in order for you to do great DEI work in your organization. I do hope you sharpen your skills and apply what you read here so you can help those experts help you. Take the time to internalize the information. Be honest with yourself, but also cut yourself some slack. Realize that DEI is a learning process and a journey, and you won’t get it right overnight. Make a commitment to change some behaviors and attitudes along the way that you know could be wreaking havoc on an employee’s experience. Strive to be that leader that everyone wants to do their best work for because they feel valued, respected, and included.

      Getting Started with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

      Examine how diversity, equity, and inclusion have evolved from a nice-to-do and compliance-driven activity to being a key driver for achieving a competitive advantage. Explore common terminology and the multiple dimensions of DEI.

      Uncover the changing workforce demographics and their effects in the workplace.

      Recognize the skills and competencies that every leader should have in order to lead the new generation of talent.

      Describe the business case for DEI and the many benefits it offers in the workplace.

      Identify the benefits and logistics of hiring a chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.

      Understanding the Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

      IN THIS CHAPTER

      

Bringing a new focus on DEI work

      

Looking at the history of diversity and inclusion in the workplace

      

Understanding the meanings of and relationship among diversity, equity, and inclusion

      

Becoming familiar with other important terms related to DEI initiatives

      If you chose to pick up this book, chances are you realize that the workforce is changing, and if you want to remain relevant, competitive, and successful, you and your organization must change too. By now, you’ve seen or heard how the demographic shifts have already reshaped the workplace, and you recognize that as a leader you must embrace and value diversity more readily, adopt new ways of thinking and working with people who are different from you, and assess your own attitudes and behaviors that can impede workers’ experiences. Likewise, organizations recognize that they must foster the kind of work environment that attracts top talent and creates a safe, respectful, and inclusive culture where all talent can succeed and where people want to stay.

      I write this book at a time when the world is facing some of the most unprecedented and disruptive events in modern history. Throughout 2020 and 2021, life as the world knew it changed dramatically because of the COVID-19 global pandemic. In early 2020, in a matter of weeks and with little time to prepare, schools were forced to shut down, sending millions of kids home to learn entirely virtually. Businesses were required to close offices and send employees home to work; many companies went out of business permanently, leaving millions of people without a paycheck. All public modes of transportation, such as air travel, transit railway systems, taxis, and rideshares, experienced record-low ridership. And the list goes on. Daily life had been upended in ways that were unexpected and unlike anything people had ever experienced.

      You may ask “What does this global pandemic have to do with diversity, equity, and inclusion?”

       When the world had to shelter in place and work from home, those most affected with job loss were essential workers (Black and brown people, and women) whose jobs couldn’t

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