{"product_id":"the-elephant-and-the-mouse-moving-beyond-the-illusion-of-inclusion-to-create-a-truly-diverse-and-equitable-workplace-hardcover","title":"The Elephant and the Mouse: Moving Beyond the Illusion of Inclusion to Create a Truly Diverse and Equitable Workplace - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura A. Liswood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore diversity, equity, and inclusion that goes beyond unconscious bias and explores the ideas and tools needed to achieve these goals\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse, \u003c\/i\u003e award-winning speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for gaining the real benefits from your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the dynamic in organizations that are roadblocks to consciously inclusive success. The Elephant, often dominant group leadership, knows little about the experiences of the Mouse, the non-dominant groups, while the Mouse knows so much more about the Elephant. In diverse workplaces, these two groups live in different worlds. Success will come only if everyone works in a true meritocracy. You learn what may be easy for some to do in their career is much harder for others to do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, which builds upon Liswood's groundbreaking book, \u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck, \u003c\/i\u003e you'll explore the powerful case for diversity, equity, and inclusion and the often-overlooked risks posed by a homogeneous workforce. You will learn the hard truths about why many DE\u0026amp;I efforts fail, millions of dollars are wasted, and why organizations confuse efforts with outcomes. You'll consider new ways of leading others, with a strong emphasis on tactics and strategies employed by successful Elephant and Mouse leaders, including women leaders. The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRealistic explanations for the slow progress in diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in society and organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExaminations of the concept and myths of meritocracy and how to conduct a Meritocracy Stress Test on your firm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow organizations often have an illusion of inclusion but find their efforts not creating the inclusive, equitable teams they say they want\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow safety efforts can provide a roadmap for diversity missions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of both the human interventions and non-human roles of technology in DE\u0026amp;I initiatives, including the use of people analytics to de-bias organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat tools are needed to go beyond awareness of unconscious bias to de-bias processes and what traits the new Elephant and Mouse leader has\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn indispensable resource for managers, executives, and other business leaders who seek to recreate truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable organizations, \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e is also a must-read for human resources professionals, individuals who want successful careers in diverse teams, and anyone involved in the hiring, retaining, and promoting processes. This book offers a way to move beyond traditional diversity efforts towards more modern practices that embrace--and profit from--the differences between people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrated expert on leadership and diversity, Laura Liswood, delivers a thought-provoking and valuable new blueprint for realizing success from workplace diversity. Building on her groundbreaking book, \u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck\u003c\/i\u003e, Liswood presents a powerful argument for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including the oft-overlooked risks posed by a homogeneous workforce. You'll learn the hard truths about why many DEI efforts fail and dollars are wasted, and be provided actions and solutions to move beyond unconscious bias awareness. Finally, you will be presented new \u003ci\u003eElephant and Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e ways of leading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e reflects on the imbalance between the Elephant, dominant group members, and the Mouse, non-dominant groups. This imbalance in a diverse organization means the Elephant knows little about the work and life experiences of the Mouse while the Mouse needs to know much more about the Elephant to survive and thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e shares how these dynamics play out in organizations. The book explores the myths and illusions surrounding diversity efforts, including the illusion of inclusion. It highlights common organization dynamics that act as obstacles to consciously inclusive success. The author shares how to create true meritocracy while understanding the differences in lived experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e presents evidence-based explanations for the slow progress of DEI outcomes in societies and companies, as well as examinations of the concepts and myths of meritocracy, with a guide to conducting a meritocracy stress test for your firm. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also lays out the important roles of the ally, the wing-person, the independent evaluator, the active bystander, and Upstander, which are essential to overcoming DEI roadblocks. It looks at how organizations take on \"Safety First\" efforts as a model for diversity commitment, along with the importance of technology and people analytics as tools to overcome unconscious barriers to create a truly successful, diverse organization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e is a cutting-edge resource for those who lead and manage diverse teams and for those who seek a successful career in a workplace that is diverse, or strives to be. It is an essential read for any organization that proclaims diversity as a critical part of its mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR the Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Laura Liswood's expertise in the fields and diversity of leadership is exceptional. We are fortunate to have her voice and her knowledge, as so eloquently shared in \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse. The Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e outlines how we can understand both our conscious and unconscious biases and the ways they affect our perspectives and our decisions-both personally and professionally-across all facets of our lives. \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the path forward to real and lasting change, and I recommend it for everyone.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-MARTINE FERLAND, \u003c\/b\u003e President and CEO, Mercer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If Laura Liswood ran the world, it would be a fairer, more inclusive place. In this wise book, she highlights that many of our problems with diversity stem not from differences in demography but from differences in power. Her analysis of dominant and non-dominant groups offers valuable tools to have more productive conversations and drive more meaningful progress.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Adam Grant, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003csup\u003e#\u003c\/sup\u003e1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThink Again\u003c\/i\u003e and host of the TED podcast WorkLife \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone committed to making their workplace or their community truly inclusive. Laura gives us a powerful new framework to break through traditional approaches to social inclusion so that we can take our diversity efforts to the next level. Laura has that one-of-a-kind mind that shows us where we are--why we might be stuck--and gives us a practical framework to turn our good intentions into meaningful change and real impact.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-BETH BROOKE, \u003c\/b\u003e former Vice-Chair, EY \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Laura has done it again! I never imagined that Laura could author a follow-on book that could rival the simple truths and penetrating insight of \u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck\u003c\/i\u003e, but she has! \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e is so good that I'm mad I didn't think of it. This book is simply one of the most important books on DEI I have read in recent years.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-BRUCE J. STEWART, \u003c\/b\u003e CEO, The Small World Group \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e tells us how ignorant we can be of each other, how group thinking can limit our horizon, and how we can so much improve by exploring, understanding, and sharing with the other tribe, if only because as Jean de La Fontaine reminds us in \u003ci\u003eThe Lion and the Rat\u003c\/i\u003e We need each other. There is a long way to go, and this book is a great start on the journey.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-CHRISTINE LAGARDE, \u003c\/b\u003e President, European Central Bank\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAURA LISWOOD\u003c\/b\u003e is a speaker, author, and diversity and inclusion expert with an interest in the myths of leadership and the lessons to be learned from real-world women and men leaders. Former Managing Director and Senior Advisor for Goldman Sachs and retired reserve police Sergeant, she is the Secretary of the Council of Women World Leaders in Washington, D.C. Her previous books include \u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck, Women World Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eServing Them Right.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 8.58 x 5.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766782230816,"sku":"9781119836254","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c9820c43f7aebb888cdd95c5061678a2.webp?v=1780298865","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-elephant-and-the-mouse-moving-beyond-the-illusion-of-inclusion-to-create-a-truly-diverse-and-equitable-workplace-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}