Total Inclusivity at Work

This book introduces the concept of Total Inclusivity to organisations, their leaders and employees around the world. Written in an accessible style and informed by contemporary research into the self, organisations and identities, this book will guide individuals and organizations along the pathway to creating a Totally Inclusive community.

Despite inclusivity's importance and most people's desire for it, understanding inclusivity can be tricky. This book introduces the concept of Total Inclusivity to organisations, their leaders and employees around the world. It aims to help organisations and those people who create them to become Totally Inclusive Communities, wherein diversity is valued, healthy identities are enabled, respect for difference prevails and every member counts - regardless of their identity mix.

The book provides insights into how identity works and defines Total Inclusivity as concept and practice. Whitehead suggests what organisations can do to safeguard and nurture diverse organisational identities. The book also provides easy-to-follow guidelines on how we can implement Total Inclusivity in organisation through individuals.

Written in an accessible style, while informed by contemporary research into the self, organisations and identities, this book will not only guide organizational members - owners, CEOs, leaders, managers, administrators and every staff member - along the pathway to creating a Totally Inclusive Community, it will establish a bold and provocative ethical standard for organisations to follow as they venture further into this century.

Autorentext

Stephen Whitehead is a British sociologist and educationalist. He is an internationally recognised expert on men and masculinities, gender identity and international education. This is his fourteenth book. Stephen lives with his wife in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Learn more at www.stephen-whitehead.com.

Klappentext

Despite inclusivity's importance and most people's desire for it, understanding inclusivity can be tricky. This book introduces the concept of Total Inclusivity to organisations, their leaders and employees around the world. It aims to help organisations and those people who create them to become Totally Inclusive Communities, wherein diversity is valued, healthy identities are enabled, respect for difference prevails and every member counts - regardless of their identity mix. The book provides insights into how identity works and defines Total Inclusivity as concept and practice. Whitehead suggests what organisations can do to safeguard and nurture diverse organisational identities. The book also provides easy-to-follow guidelines on how we can implement Total Inclusivity in organisation through individuals. Written in an accessible style, while informed by contemporary research into the self, organisations and identities, this book will not only guide organizational members - owners, CEOs, leaders, managers, administrators and every staff member - along the pathway to creating a Totally Inclusive Community, it will establish a bold and provocative ethical standard for organisations to follow as they venture further into this century.

Inhalt

1. With Inclusivity, It is All or Nothing 2. Work, Self and Illusions 3. Do You Belong at Work or Are You Just Turning Up? 4. Are You Working for an Organisation or a Community? 5. Words Matter 6. What Gets in the Way of Total Inclusivity? 7. Privileges 8. How is Gender Implicated in Leadership? 9. Why No One is Safe Unless You Have Total Inclusivity 10. Inclusive Capitalism or Organisational Failure? 11. Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves 12. What Next for You?