Leveraging Diversity and Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace
February 2, 2011
Hosted by Dr. Sheryl White, with Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard
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Episode Description
Diversity can include consideration of every aspect of a person’s identity and disposition. Inclusion refers to the extent to which all employees feel a sense of belonging, support, and ability to contribute their best to the goals of an organization. When diversity and inclusion are connected to business strategy there is an increase in employee engagement, creativity, innovation, performance, productivity and customer satisfaction. When diversity and inclusion challenges are not addressed organizations can experience destructive workplace conflict, reduced productivity, decreased customer satisfaction, loss of high potentials, legal complaints/actions, and increased levels of unhealthy tension/stress among employees. On today’s show our Dr. G and guests will discuss the business case for diversity and inclusion in the workplace; ways to overcome challenges associated with managing a diverse workforce, and how to successfully engage employees and foster an inclusive work culture.
Leadership Matters
Wednesday at 2 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
Leadership Matters, the forum of choice for current and emerging public and nonprofit leaders. Dr. Sheryl White and Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard, along with their guests, explore practical tips for issues management, human capital strategies, and improving leadership effectiveness. Leadership Matters, your forum for Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
Dr. Sheryl White, with Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard
Dr. Sheryl White, a cultural psychologist, brings over 20 years of experience providing leadership, workforce, and organization development consulting, training, and coaching services to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit corporations worldwide. Dr. White, the Vice President of Training and Organization Development at Neighborhood House Association (NHA) in San Diego, CA and is also the founder of NHA’s social enterprise, InnoVisions, which provides professional, leadership, and organization development services to other organizations. Since 1999, Dr. White has served as an executive coach and facilitator with the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. White is passionate about helping people work better, and better together.
Undraye Howard is vice president of the Center on Leadership at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities. He also is an adjunct professor at several universities, where he teaches courses on youth, work development, leadership, communication practices and processes, and effectiveness in the human services world. Howard holds master’s in communication with an emphasis in training and development from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree.
