Conscious Inclusion: How to ‘do’ EDI, one decision at a time

How to 'do' EDI... Unless you're consciously including people, you're almost certainly unconsciously excluding people. Discover 99 decisions and 5 simple habits for creating more inclusive organisations, inside and out. Rather than top-down change initiatives involving huge teams, Catherine Garrod advocates for combining skill and will to guide people in their everyday thinking. Then developing reporting to create social accountability and track departmental progress. When every voice is heard, every person is empowered and everybody takes action, the outcomes are extraordinary. This is the 'how to' book of EDI*. Catherine led Sky to become the most inclusive employer in the UK, with 80% of teams increasing their diversity. Now as the Founder of Compelling Culture she blends the power of listening and data to transform the organisations she works with, collaborating with leaders and their teams to define the practical actions they can implement today, tomorrow and the day after. ...one decision at a time. *Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Table of Contents:
Part 1: Why is EDI so hard? The language of inclusion often gets mixed up We inherited a world that doesn’t work for everyone The scale of the task feels overwhelming Part 2: What are the traps to avoid? Fear, blame, compliance, and insincerity Accountability in the wrong place The illusion of inclusion Part 3: How to create an inclusive culture Build solid foundations Lead with courage and vulnerability Challenge automatic (biased) thinking Supercharge employee networks Share the spotlight and unite people Part 4: How to embed inclusion into policies and process Use data to unlock sustainable progress Evolve people policies to be human centred Be flexible and religion friendly Shrink pay & benefit gaps Part 5: How to address overrepresentation Be specific about who you want to attract Update your approach to hiring Be deliberate about career progression Diversify the Board of Directors Part 6: How to operate inclusively Provide buildings that welcome everyone Provide friendly technology Reflect the world in your investments Boost your wider world impact Part 7: Your impact on the world Five simple habits to guide you everyday Create your 12-month roadmap Be brave Learning library References A-Z Index About the author

About the Author :
Catherine led Sky to become the Most Inclusive Employer in the UK, with 80% of teams increasing their diversity. Now as the founder of Compelling Culture she combines the power of listening and data to transform the organisations she works with, and collaborates with leaders and their teams to define the practical actions they can implement today, tomorrow and the day after.

Review :
The time for taking comprehensive action on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is already upon us. If you are looking for a place to start or are looking for some advanced moves, I would highly recommend picking up the book and using it as a checklist that you can cross off over time as many decisions as you could. It's the book I want everyone who works with teams and people to read and it’s the book that makes diversity, equity and inclusion programmes feel achievable! Really good book, I suspect it will become essential reading in the HR / DEI / Responsible Business space Simple to understand, clear examples and inspirational actions. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn and do more around this important topic. Really instils belief that we can all make a huge difference in the quest for inclusion. Very practical read, packed full of ideas to apply in business and everyday life. It’s honest, authentic, practical and makes a vast subject feel manageable whether you’re starting your inclusion journey or you’ve been going for a while. I’ve just finished this absolutely brilliant book from Catherine Garrod. What an insightful read. It's packed with experience, anecdotes and practical ways to create long-term, sustainable change....I feel considerably more informed about this important topic having read this book.