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Suggested Books: We have listed some suggested reading for those of you wishing to delve further into the topic of diversity issues. Most of the suggested books deal with diversity in the workplace. Learning how to manage diversity is one of the key elements that allows a company or corporation to survive. And effective organizational change must include the diversity component to be considered a success. Also, we have posted recommendations for books dealing with communicating strategies and training models for the multi-cultural workplace.

Doesn't it make more sense to prevent conflict from starting or escalating, rather than managing it?

Conflict Prevention In The Workplace - Using Cooperative Communication teaches you how to make small changes in how you communicate so you can eliminate those nagging, annoying arguments that should never have started in the first place. While written for the workplace, these practical techniques work with spouse, family, kids, etc. Click here for more information and get your free preview.

• Redefining Diversity

  By R. Roosevelt - Building upon the bold ideas presented in his seminal bestseller Beyond Race and Gender, Dr. R. Roosevelt Thomas demonstrates how diversity is far more than a human resources or affirmative action issue. His new "Diversity Paradigm" embraces and enhances all areas of business, especially those that are dauntingly complex. (Added: 8-Feb-2002 Hits: 267 )

• The Diversity Directive : Why Some Initiatives Fail & What to Do About It

  By Robert Hayles - Based on the experience of a number of successful and high profile companies this book offers step by step help and change models related to diversity. While the two books above are basically "tool collections" this focuses on success and failure. (Added: 8-Feb-2002 Hits: 245 )

• The Managing Diversity Survival Guide : A Complete Collection of Checklists

  By Lee Gardenswartz - Another practical book with tools, exercises, checklists. A resource for trainers and those leading diversity interventions (Added: 8-Feb-2002 Hits: 242 )

• The Astd Trainer's Sourcebook : Diversity

  By Tina Rasmussen - If you are looking for diversity training techniques, here is the place to start. (Added: 8-Feb-2002 Hits: 222 )

• Beyond Race and Gender : Unleashing the Power of Your Total Work Force

  By R. Thomas - The ability to successfully manage diversity in the workplace has become a basic strategy for corporate survival. Thomas supplies an action plan, extensive case studies, and a series of tough questions and answers to get readers thinking seriously about what elements are blocking the full use of their employees. (Added: 8-Feb-2002 Hits: 283 )

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