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Evidence Based Inclusion; It's Time to Focus on the Right Needle
It’s time to stop throwing diversity and inclusion initiatives and programs at the wall to see what sticks or moves the needle within your organization. Instead, let’s focus on evidence-based initiatives that will drive your organization to thrive.
It’s time to focus on the RIGHT needle – Inclusion. An inclusive culture is the foundation for achieving the benefits of diversity – NOT the other way around.
We have been focused on “diversity” in the workplace for well over 60 years, with no evidence that diversity should be the focal point of our efforts, or that there are any business gains from those efforts. Organizations in the US spend well over $80 billion annually on diversity initiatives, according to MIT, yet again with no evidence of the return on investment.
Using a straightforward evidence-based approach rooted in experience and research, Dr. Lauran Star explains that without a culture of inclusion, the benefits of any money spent on improving diversity metrics will be short-lived – and she has the case studies to prove it. If your diverse employees don’t feel valued or included, they will leave. In Evidence-Based It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle , you’ll learn how your organization can successfully navigate the diversity landscape, avoid falling for the faddish buzzword of the month (“belonging,” anyone?), and create a sustainable inclusion and diversity strategy and culture that brings a true return on investment.
The proven practices and solutions in Dr. Lauran Star’s Inclusion Paradigm will help your organization create a framework for sustainable success. Making the pivot to inclusion will drive more than diversity and equity—it will also drive better organizational growth, performance, job satisfaction, employee retention and more. Inclusion takes the whole organization – not just one person or an overloaded HR department -- and is an ongoing process. Use the Inclusion Paradigm to guide your organization on its inclusion journey.
It’s time to focus on the RIGHT needle – Inclusion. An inclusive culture is the foundation for achieving the benefits of diversity – NOT the other way around.
We have been focused on “diversity” in the workplace for well over 60 years, with no evidence that diversity should be the focal point of our efforts, or that there are any business gains from those efforts. Organizations in the US spend well over $80 billion annually on diversity initiatives, according to MIT, yet again with no evidence of the return on investment.
Using a straightforward evidence-based approach rooted in experience and research, Dr. Lauran Star explains that without a culture of inclusion, the benefits of any money spent on improving diversity metrics will be short-lived – and she has the case studies to prove it. If your diverse employees don’t feel valued or included, they will leave. In Evidence-Based It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle , you’ll learn how your organization can successfully navigate the diversity landscape, avoid falling for the faddish buzzword of the month (“belonging,” anyone?), and create a sustainable inclusion and diversity strategy and culture that brings a true return on investment.
The proven practices and solutions in Dr. Lauran Star’s Inclusion Paradigm will help your organization create a framework for sustainable success. Making the pivot to inclusion will drive more than diversity and equity—it will also drive better organizational growth, performance, job satisfaction, employee retention and more. Inclusion takes the whole organization – not just one person or an overloaded HR department -- and is an ongoing process. Use the Inclusion Paradigm to guide your organization on its inclusion journey.
240 pages, Paperback
Published October 31, 2022
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About the author
Lauran Star
12 books2 followersLauran Star is a sought after thought leader in Leadership Diversity and Women’s Empowerment. Her leadership experience began in 1989 when Lauran became a proud member of the United States Armed Forces. With over fifteen years of leadership development with several Fortune 100 companies, Lauran understands what women need to thrive both in the business world and at home.
She is the CEO of LS Consulting, a leadership development organization, fostering continued growth both for women and the next generation. Lauran holds a Master’s Degree is in Organizational Psychology and is an active member of the Global Speakers Federation.
When Lauran Star is not speaking, writing, consulting you can find her on the girl’s soccer or lacrosse field coaching.
She is the CEO of LS Consulting, a leadership development organization, fostering continued growth both for women and the next generation. Lauran holds a Master’s Degree is in Organizational Psychology and is an active member of the Global Speakers Federation.
When Lauran Star is not speaking, writing, consulting you can find her on the girl’s soccer or lacrosse field coaching.
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