Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies

Having directly engaged with Dr. Davis, reading this book feels like I’m sitting right in front of her in a Master Class! She effectively lays out step-by-step the necessary supporting structures for creating and sustaining cultures of inclusion, how to truly value diversity beyond the checked box, and ensure equity throughout organizational processes and the provision of services as a strategy as important as capital or people. This is a must-have encyclopedia for every DEI practitioner of what to do and what not to do within the DEI space; it isn’t always about new and shiny things!

This is a groundbreaking book that offers comprehensive, practical, action oriented approaches to understanding diversity, equity and inclusion. It breaks down all of the elements in ways that everyone can understand. If anyone doubted that DEI is the best way to strengthen an organization, you will surely be convinced of the business case for diversity after reading this book. The book offers a plethora of best practices for implementing sustainable DEI strategies.

Dr. Shirley Davis has done it again!!! This is such a rich text filled with relevant resources, strategies and best practices! The perfect addition to my Diversity and Inclusion repertoire of literature!

Congrats Dr. Shirley & Team for this very well written resource book for ALL Leaders and HR Professionals! Having worked directly with Dr. Shirley & Team on DEI initiatives in the workplace, I found this resource book to be full of real life examples, experiences as well as providing guidance and practical next steps regardless of which stage your organization is currently in on the DEI journey. I look forward to continuing my learning journey after spending a lifetime career in HR. Where has this book been? I wish I could have had a resource like this early in my HR career! I highly recommend that you follow Dr. Shirley Davis on LinkedIn, and all of her training and learning courses! She is the BEST OF THE BEST! Congrats and wishing you and your awesome Team continued success!! Everyday is Game Day! Lorisse, HR Professional & Leadership Coach

Excited to read and incorporate some of the knowledge into my organization to help us be more aware.

Dr. Shirley Davis is THE go to expert when it comes to understanding diversity, equity and inclusion in Corporate America. This book represents her best advice to corporate leaders looking to up-level their knowledge and understanding of this very important strategic imperative. She does a fabulous job breaking down terms, topics and how to implement best practices. This book is a MUST read for those leaders responsible for implementing best in class programs, communications and activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Finally. The basics written in a way anyone can understand. From now on, when clients call asking for consulting to get started in DEI work or to create a strategy from scratch, my answer will be "Order Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Dummies by Dr. Shirley Davis." The concepts are clear, the roadmap is thorough, the considerations are spot on. Anyone who wants to "do" DEI, but doesn't know where to start, start with Dr. Shirley. You won't be disappointed.

This book is a must-have resource guide for everyone who wants to learn about all the dimensions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It should also be a required tool for ALL DEI, HR, and Organization Leaders. Dr. Davis did an awesome in how she laid out the chapters. GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR TOOLKIT. GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!