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What If?: Short Stories to Spark Inclusion and Diversity Dialogue - 10th Anniversary Edition

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title What If?: Short Stories to Spark Inclusion and Diversity Dialogue - 10th Anniversary Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Steve L. Robbins
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 152
Category/GenreLiving and working abroad
ISBN/Barcode 9781473690547
ClassificationsDewey:658.3008
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher John Murray Press
Imprint Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Publication Date 24 January 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

From incomparable storyteller and beloved diversity and inclusion expert, Steve L. Robbins, comes the 10th Anniversary Edition of his classic book used by scores of companies globally for diversity training. This 10th anniversary edition of the beloved classic features 10 new stories written by Dr. Robbins that help readers gain deeper insight into the role our brains play in shaping our thoughts and actions, and what we can do to be more curious and open-minded in our diverse world. Based on his study of the fields of behavioural science and cognitive neuroscience, Robbins explores unconscious bias in many of its forms, including; availability bias, confirmation bias, anchoring bias and others. What If? is a fun, unpretentious guide for individuals and organizations that will help break down defenses and shine a helpful light on human behaviour in a world filled with differences.

Author Biography

Steve L. Robbins, PhD, emigrated with his mother from Vietnam to the US where they faced many challenges during a time when there was anti-war and anti-Vietnamese sentiment. Working through and rising out of the challenges of poverty and discrimination in Los Angeles, Dr. Robbins today brings insightful perspectives on issues of inclusion & innovation, leadership, and the power of caring. Dr. Robbins' unique, science-based approach to inclusion and diversity has garnered wide acclaim from numerous audiences and organizations.

Reviews

If you're interested in how you or your company can become more aware of your subtle biases and how to change them, consider What If? - USA Today This workshop-in-a-book is designed to get leaders, managers, human resource professionals and employees thinking, talking, sharing, and leveraging everyone's perspectives, talents, and experience for the good of the organization. - Incentive Suggestions... to inspire you to be more open-minded and to discover how the ideas presented in the book might apply to your daily life and work at home. - Office Pro