Presenting five, simple concepts for diversity awareness, the author, Dr. A. S. Tolbert, uses poignant, humorous examples and illustrations that mirror common behavior back to the reader. “If I can get people laughing at themselves,” says Tolbert, “much of the initial resistance to breaking a stereotypical mindset vanishes. People become less defensive, more open-minded, and receptive to making a few changes.” Once each concept has been introduced and explained, Tolbert takes the reader through a series of end-of-chapter exercises that jump-starts individual action.
Dealing with diversity challenges doesn’t have to take weeks out of people’s already over-booked schedules. Tolbert’s basic, to-the-point information, followed by do-it-now action steps, quickly sets the wheels of change in motion. It’s the kind of unifying change that also brings an opportunity to positively impact relationships, productivity, and profits.
