The Power of Inclusion: Unlock the Potential and Productivity of Your Workforce

by Michael C. Hyter, Judith L. Turnock

There is an enormous amount of wasted potential within organizations today because most do not adequately tap in to the wealth of human capital available to them. Most organizations believe that they are meritocracies, but that is a myth that masks the real situation of unequal opportunity that exists in most firms. Exclusionary tendencies are built into leadership, management, and human resources practices that perpetuate unequal opportunity. Most companies “sort and select,” hiring others most like themselves, and focus training and development on those who are identified as high potential. This book makes a business case for a new inclusive model of human resource development, driven by the demands of increasingly diverse workplaces and continuing expansion of the global economy. It demonstrates that people who succeed often acquire their talent because of the development attention they have received, and it shows how to create a culture of inclusion and development to unlock employee potential and productivity. The authors ’ approach — developing talent in all employees and aligning human resource systems and senior leadership commitment with that goal — is a response to a business challenge facing corporate North America today. The patterns of exclusion and preference that limit human potential are universal; this book offers management insights for any corporate audience serious about maximizing productivity in the competitive global economy.

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Michael Hyter (Mike) is the author of "The Power of Choice: Embracing Efficacy to Drive Your Career," a strategic guide that professionals can use to create and sustain career momentum, based on the concepts of Efficacy and lessons learned throughout his 30+ year career.

He previously co-authored "The Power of Inclusion: Unlock the Potential and Productivity of Your Workforce" with Judith Turnock. This book offers an inclusive model of human resource development, driven by the demands of increasingly diverse workplaces and the continuing expansion of a global economy.

Mike is currently the president and managing partner of Global Novations, a global talent management firm. Throughout his 15-year tenure at the firm, he has worked to meet its mission of developing talent and helping organizations increase the full potential of their employees.

He is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences and client events. He serves on the board of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and the Executive Leadership Foundation (ELF).

A regular contributor to the Global Novations blog, Mike frequently writes about Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development, and Efficacy. He is married with five children.

Reviews

[Sherri]

I stumbled upon this book after it was highly recommended as supplementary reading for a Diversity Awareness course I completed recently. I'm excited to dive into its pages soon. Based on the strong endorsement from my class, I anticipate gaining valuable insights that will further enrich my understanding of diversity. I'm eager to explore the perspectives offered and expand my knowledge through this recommended reading.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for companies implementing a diversity and inclusion program, who want results, not just another training.

[KT · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was written in the early 2000s so maybe the topic was more groundbreaking then. But I found it to be a very dry treatise on an obvious topic. Mentoring programs are useful? You don't say!