July Off-the-Shelf Pick

July Pick of the Month:

DEMANDING MORE: WHY INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY DON’T HAPPEN AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT by Sheree Atcheson image
Find it on Percipio or Skillport/OLSA.

Discussion Questions:

1.Diversity has become so much of a buzzword that, at times, it loses meaning for people. What does diversity mean to you?

2.In Demanding More, Atcheson artfully dissects the terms “diversity,” “equity,” “inclusion,” and “privilege.” Why does the topic of diversity make people uncomfortable? And how has privilege made things easier for some and harder for others?

3.Atcheson defines allyship as the action taken by an ally to better understand the experiences of underrepresented communities and use their privilege to help these groups. What are some ways you can demonstrate  allyship, both inside and outside your organization?