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The Inclusion Paradox: The Post Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity Kindle Edition

by Andrés T. Tapia (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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“Andrés Tapia has become one of the foremost thought leaders in the area of workplace diversity. His unique perspectives on inclusion have shifted the paradigm on how leaders now think about diversity.”

- John W. Rodgers Jr., Chairman and CEO, Ariel Investments

Strategies for landing Right-side up in an Upside-down world

In this third edition of The Inclusion Paradox: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity, Andrés Tapia examines how today’s hyper-diverse world has transformed talent management and marketplace growth opportunities. With more than fifty new pages of updated facts, figures, and current event references, and two new chapters with Korn Ferry insights and research, Andrés explores not the political implications, but rather the cultural implications of what has been the Obama Era and beyond and what it takes to move into the next generation of diversity work to grow business and attract and retain the best talent. Practical, strategic, contemporary, and person, The Inclusion Paradox offers business, diversity, and human resources leaders new thinking and solutions to achieve breakthroughs in diversity and inclusion.

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"Andrés is a a leading worldwide authority and innovator in the field of diversity and inclusion. His profound understanding of the complexities of crosscultural communication in today's global environment and his ability to help organizations move from a programmatic to a comprehensive and integrated approach to diverstiy and inclusions is groundbreaking."-- Stephen M. Chipman, former Chief Executive Officer, Grant Thornton LLP

"Andrés Tapia has become one of the foremost thought leaders in the area of workplace diversity. His unique perspectives on inclusion have shifted the paradigm on how leaders now think about diversity."-- John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman and CEO, Ariel Investments

"This book hits the nail on the head! In the ever-growing conversation of diversity and inclusion, this book captures the true essence of the dilemma. You can't have diversity if people are not comfortable enough to bring their full selves to the table... hence the need for inclusion."-- Katherine W Phillips, Columbia Business School, Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics

"Andrés Tapia brings a unique combination of personal and professional experience to the subjects of cultural diversity and inclusion. His insights and approach can help a company strive toward achieving an inclusive environment in which a richly diverse global workforce can thrive."-- Robert W. Lane, former Chairman, Deere & Company

"An insightful and thoughtful analysis by an insightful and thoughtful leader in the field. Andrés captures the essence of the challenges facing global institutions in the 21st Century and offers a path to success and sustainability."-- Gilbert F. Casellas, former Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Dell Inc. and former Chairman, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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"Andrés Tapia has become one of the foremost thought leaders in the area of workplace diversity. His unique perspectives on inclusion have shifted the paradigm on how leaders now think about diversity."

--John W. Rogers, Chairman and CEO, Ariel Investments

"Andrés Tapia brings a unique combination of personal and professional experience to the subjects of cultural diversity and inclusion. His insights and approach can help a company strive toward achieving an inclusive environment in which a richly diverse global workforce can thrive."

--Robert W. Lane, chairman, Deere & Company

"The Inclusion Paradox is a must-read for all who want to keep ahead of the forces of change. Andrés has focused his keen mind on the most critical issues that are creating global societal change today."

--Carol Evans, CEO, Working Mother Media and Diversity Best Practices

"An insightful and thoughtful analysis by an insightful and thoughtful leader in the field. Andrés captures the essence of the challenges facing global institutions in the 21st century and offers a path to success and sustainability."

--Gilbert F. Casellas, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Dell. Inc. and former Chairman, U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity Commission

"Andrés Tapia has emerged as a rising star in business strategy. In The Inclusion Paradox, Tapia challenges us to call out our differences as a critical step to achieve inclusion. This book is a call to action. The megatrends are identified. The sustainable strategies are defined. The probing questions are outlined. Tapia equips the reader to lead change rather than be the victim of it. I recommend it to executives who are serious about being competitive by embracing and leveraging diversity."

--Gloria Castillo, President, Chicago United

About the Author

Andrés T. Tapia is President of Diversity Best Practices, the preeminent diversity and inclusion thinktank and consultancy. Previously he served as the Chief Diversity Officer for a global firm. Andrés is a published writer and prominent speaker. As a journalist, he covered social trends in the U.S. and Latin America via articles appearing in publications such as the Baltimore Sun, the Chicago Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, VOCÊ (Brazil), Benefits Quarterly, and Hemispheres magazine. He has been interviewed by major media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, BusinessWeek, CNN en Español, and FORTUNE magazine in the United States, La Nación and El Clarín in Argentina, El Mercurio in Chile, VOCÊ, Valor, and Revista Amanhã in Brazil, and HR industry publications such as HR Magazine, Benefit News, and Benefits Canada Magazine. His experiences in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Spain, India, Kenya, and throughout Latin America and his native Perú have equipped him with a true global perspective. By working with dozens of Diversity Best Practices Consulting's FORTUNE 500 multinational clients, as well as with public schools, arts organizations, and law enforcement agencies, Andrés is grounded in the cross-industry implications of achieving a diverse, high-performing workforce. Andrés' innovative approach to foster an inclusive work environment includes shifting paradigms such as: from tolerance and sensitivity to cross-cultural competence, and from programmatic to sustainable diversity. He was the catalyst for a groundbreaking study on retirement savings that found that race/ethnicity is a greater determinant of differences in savings behaviors than income. Andrés has received the following recognitions: He is a 2008 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement Éxito Award (2008), Chicago United's Business Leader of Color Award (2007), CDO Exemplary List published by Diversity Best Practices in FORTUNE magazine (2006), the Corporate Diversity Program and Diversity Ad Campaign of the Year granted by the Minorities in Advertising Foundation (2006), and the Hewitt Exemplary Leader Award (2005). He is also on the Board of Luna Negra Dance Theatre. Andrés holds a B.A. in History with an emphasis in journalism and political science from Northwestern University. He is married to Lori, a musician, and they have an adult daughter, Marisela, who is a flamenco dancer.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BJMWHWN
Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Korn Ferry Institute; 3rd edition (March 17, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4716 KB
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Andrés Tapia is a Senior Client Partner and is Korn Ferry’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist.

He has been one of the leading voices in shaping a contemporary, next-generation approach to diversity and inclusion. The approach is global, deeply integrated into talent systems, and focused on enabling marketplace success. He has over 25 years of experience as a C-suite management consultant, diversity executive, organizational development and training professional, and journalist.

Throughout Europe, Asia, North America, and his native Latin America, Mr. Tapia has served clients in shaping their enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion business cases and strategies across industries—including financial, technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government, not-for-profits, and education—with dozens of Global 500 organizations as well as non-US multinationals in Brazil, South Korea, and India.

Mr. Tapia, the author of a groundbreaking book, "The Inclusion Paradox: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity," as well as the co-author of "Auténtico: The Definitive Guide to Latino Career Success," "The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leadership: Unleashing the Power of All of Us," and of "The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Organizations: How Diverse and Equitable Enterprises Will Transform the World." He is a frequently sought-after speaker globally on the topic of diversity and inclusion. He has been published in major dailies throughout the US and Latin America, primarily through his writing for the New America Media wire service as well as on the Huffington Post.

He is the recipient of numerous leadership and diversity awards and is currently serving on the boards of Leadership Greater Chicago, Jobs For The Future, and Ravinia Festival. He previously served as a Commissioner on the Highland Park (IL) Housing Commission overseeing that city's Inclusionary Housing code. He now serves in an elected position as Highland Park City Councilmember. He began his four-year term on May 10, 2021.

Mr. Tapia received a bachelor's degree in modern history from Northwestern University in the Chicago area with an emphasis in journalism and political science. He grew up in a bilingual/bicultural home in Lima, Perú.

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David Livermore

A must-read for 21st Century leaders

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2010

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To say that we need cultural sensitivity and adaptability to thrive in today's workplace almost sounds trite these days. But don't miss this important contribution to the discussion on diversity. First, it's hard to imagine someone more qualified to write a book on this topic than Andres Tapia, a Peruvian-American who is Chief Diversity Officer at Hewitt Associates. His own story is woven throughout this tome but not in any kind of self-aggrandizing way. It brings the concepts to life.

Second, the book is rooted in strong intercultural theory and bridges that difficult gap of academic credibility with loads of practical guidance. It has plenty to offer both practitioners and academics. In addition to the diversity issues that need to be addressed as workplaces become more ethnically-diverse, Tapia offers great insights into the growing diversity due to differences due to sexual orientation, generational gaps, etc.

And for those who shrug off this topic as having little bottom-line difference, Tapia presents evidence to the contrary. This is a must-read for leaders who are going to truly enhance their cultural intelligence.

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Jack\Jacqueline Mitchell

A message to Education

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2013

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I'm not in the diversity field, but a retired educator. I found The Inclusion Paradox to be an easy read and very relevant to education. A classroom of students can be just as diverse as employees in a company. And inclusion is just as necessary in the classroom as it is in the workplace. Tapia's insights in The Inclusion Paradox - 2nd Edition: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity apply to students, families,teachers, administrators, support staff and anyone who enters a school.

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Prison Librarian

Chapter 15 "The Toughest Challenge: The Broken, Leaking, Plugged-Up Diverse Talent Pipeline"

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014

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Most Diversity & Inclusion books are focused on business; this one does not. This resource explains how Inclusion is essential. So what if your non-profit has a complete mix of People of Color (POC), People of Disability (POD) and women if they are not included in the solving of problems and consulted for their ideas and input? There is a chapter on most of the recognized minority groups. Most important chapter is the contribution of "White culture" to the mix of diversity without raising the specter of men in white pointed hats. SPOILER ALERT: the author is 100 years ahead of his time by referring several times to the "Obama Era". Do not let that interfere with reading and heeding the vital message of this author.

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Guillermo Gutierrez

A refreshing and relevant approach to inclusion and diversity work

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2009

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Andres Tapia is not only a great story teller but an intelligent and experienced professional. In this book, he draws meaning from the challenges and opportunities individuals, teams, organizations and communities are facing in light of the changing global landscape. His insights on how differences make a different in the workplace, the marketplace and the world in general are enlightning.

I recommend this book to all professionals, managers and human resources teams. It will help you understand the context in which we are operating today and identify, proactively, new approaches and solutions to drive effectiveness in your organization, as well as improve individual performance and productivity.

Guillermo Gutierrez
OD & Global Diversity
Kohler Company

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Steve S.

Interesting informative and fairly easy to read

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015

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Interesting informative and fairly easy to read...if you are interested in the subject matter. if you are not interested in this topic... it could cause you to argue with the book....PS the book is right!

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S. Wolf

Best inclusion book I have read

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013

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I have been doing lots of reading on the importance of inclusion and this book by far is the best. It takes our present state and clearly articulates why we need to focus on inclusion, along with the challenges.

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Katie Reardon

The Inclusion Paradox - 2nd Edition: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2013

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The Inclusion Paradox - 2nd Edition: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity is a phenomenal update to the first edition. I strongly urge those who have read IP1 to check this out!!

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Teewatson

Good guide for newbies

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020

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To be honest, I ready different sections. Most of the information I already practice. But it’s a good guide for newbies