The Diversity Gap, Bethaney Wilkinson
The Diversity Gap, Bethaney Wilkinson
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The Diversity Gap
Where Good Intentions Meet True Cultural Change

Author: Bethaney Wilkinson

Narrator: Machelle Williams

Unabridged: 5 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/12/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A sweeping leadership framework to institute clear and intentional actions throughout your organization so that people of all racial backgrounds are empowered to lead, collaborate, and excel at work.The Diversity Gap is a fearless, groundbreaking guide to help leaders at every level shatter the barriers that are causing diversity efforts to fail.Combining real-world research with honest first-person experiences, racial justice facilitator Bethaney Wilkinson provides leaders a replicable structure to foster a diverse culture of belonging within your organization.With illuminating and challenging insights throughout, you will:Better understand today’s racial climate and its negative impact on your organization and team;Be equipped to shift your organizational culture from one that has good intentions for “diversity” to one that addresses systemic barriers to all employees thriving at work; andBe emboldened to participate in creating an organizational culture where people from various racial backgrounds are growing in their purpose, making their highest contributions, and collaborating effectively towards greater impact at work and in the world.Ultimately, The Diversity Gap is the quantum shift between well-intentioned organizational diversity programs that do little to move the needle and a lasting culture of equity and belonging that can transform your organization and outpace your industry.Accompanying figures, tables, and appendixes are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Bethaney Wilkinson

Bethaney is a writer, leader, and social entrepreneur who has dedicated more than a decade to exploring the intersections of community, racial justice, and social change.   Bethaney began her career as co-founder of Atlanta Harvest, a high-production development farm on a mission to create jobs and strengthen economies in disadvantaged communities. She then founded G.Race Dialogues, a faith and community-based initiative designed to support individuals and organizations pursuing racial reconciliation. Bethaney expanded her research and broadened her reach after joining the team at Plywood People, a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good.  As part of her work in diversity and cultural change, Bethaney is an invited speaker at major conferences and top global companies. She is host of the popular podcast, The Diversity Gap, and is the founder of The Diversity Gap Academy, an online learning platform for leaders seeking to pair their good intentions for diversity with true cultural change.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Courtney ✩ on October 25, 2023

3.75 stars rounded up. Read this as part of a work book club, and I will say it was exactly what our team needed to talk more openly about diversity. Working in a university setting, it is especially important to be learning and acting on the ways we can be creating a much more inclusive, accepting,......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on June 25, 2021

The Diversity Gap is a fantastic resource for anyone in leadership positions. The book is full of information, but is also easy to read and apply to any position. The author uses a mix of research, information and stories to get the ideas across. I also appreciated the additional resources provided......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on October 24, 2023

Rounded up from 3.5 - some chapters were incredibly thought provoking and gave great action items, and others fell flat. Overall recommend to all offices/business settings!......more

Goodreads review by Hollie on April 04, 2024

This was an eye opener to say the least. If you are reading this review you should read this book. I want to preface and say that some of the things Bethany mentions are not easy things to read. It challenges your understanding, world view, and sometimes it can feel personal. However, you have to kn......more

Goodreads review by Chivon on August 10, 2021

This fully evolved power packed book takes the impact of the diversity gap to deeper and elevated levels giving us all greater insight covering what the reality of the gap means. Bethaney candidly walks the reader through what this looks like, the outcome of shutting down or silencing voices “counte......more