Synopses & Reviews
Despite all the lip service paid to diversity in the workplace, most women, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinos, gays, disabled, and older workers are still struggling to overcome the barrier of "difference" blocking their careers.
It's a hard reality, but not a good reason for them to quit trying. Instead, the authors of the acclaimed Voices of Diversity advocate a better, more effective strategy for advancing their careers--without sacrificing their identities or dignity.
Based on extensive research and firsthand interviews, and loaded with real-life workplace scenarios and success stories, FROM THE OUTSIDE IN explains how to: x break past assumptions of hostility x muster support x accentuate the positive x buy in without selling out--and more proven strategies for breaking through the concrete ceiling and enjoying a successful career.
About the Author
Renee Blank (New York City) and Sandra Slipp (Englewood, NJ) are principals of Organizational Planning and Training Associates, Inc., in Englewood, NJ, and co-authors of Voices of Diversity. Vincent Ford (East Stroudsburg, PA) is a principal of Vistar Corp. The authors have collaborated extensively on career development and diversity training programs.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Strategy 1 -- Check Your Baggage: DonÕt Assume Everyone Is Hostile Because of Previous Bad Experiences -- Yours or Someone ElseÕs
2. Strategy 2 -- Call Out the Cavalry: You Need All the Help You Can Get
3. Strategy 3 -- Accentuate the Positive: What You Can Do to Maximize Your Value to Your Organization
4. Strategy 4 -- Blow Your Horn: Make Sure People Know What You Can Do
5. Strategy 5 -- Buy-In, DonÕt Sell Out: Adapt Your Cultural Style to the Organization
6. Strategy 6 -- Know Your Rights Ð and How to Get Them
7. Strategy 7 -- Have a Vision: Develop a Plan to Make It a Reality