Inclusive Talent Management: How Business can Thrive in an Age of Diversity

by Stephen Frost, Danny Kalman

Overview

SHORTLISTED: CMI Management Book of the Year 2017 - Practical Manager Category

Organizations traditionally have had a clear distinction between their policies on diversity and inclusion and their talent management. The main driving force behind diversity and inclusion has been being seen to be a good employer, to be able to make claims in the annual report and to feel as though a positive contribution is being made to society. On the other hand, talent management activities have been driven by a real business need to ensure that the organization has the right people with the right skills in the right place to drive operational success. Inclusive Talent Management aligns talent management and diversity and inclusion, offering a fresh perspective on why the current distinction between them needs to disappear.

Featuring case studies from internationally recognised brands such as Goldman Sachs, Unilever, KPMG, Hitachi, Oxfam and the NHS, Inclusive Talent Management shows that to achieve business objectives and gain the competitive advantage, it is imperative that organizations take an inclusive approach to talent management. It puts forward a compelling and innovative case, raising questions not only for the HR community but also to those in senior management positions, providing the practical steps, global examples and models for incorporating diversity and inclusion activities into talent management strategy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749475888
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	07/03/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Stephen Frost works with clients worldwide to embed inclusion into their decision making. He teaches at various business schools and was formerly Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Danny Kalman is a talent management consultant, executive coach and regular speaker on leadership development. He was Director of Global Talent at Panasonic Corporation from 2008-2013.

Stephen Frost is a leadership, communications and inclusion expert. He works with clients worldwide to embed inclusion in their decision making as CEO and Founder of Included. He was formerly Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) 2007-2012, and is currently a Visiting Fellow with the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. He is also Vice President (Diversity) of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. in 2022 he was named as one of the top ten Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine.
Danny Kalman was Director of Global Talent at Panasonic Corporation from 2008-2013 and was instrumental in the development and implementation of Panasonic's Talent Management policies and procedures. Since leaving he has established his own talent management consultancy, has become an accredited executive coach, speaks regularly at conferences on talent management and has led leadership programmes in Asia and South America. Danny is a co-author of the book Make Your People Before You Make Your Product, published by Wiley in 2014.

Table of Contents

• • Chapter - 00: Challenge - The Addiction to Likeness in an Age of Diversity = Sameness;
• Section - ONE: The Fierce Urgency of Now;
• • Chapter - 01: Homogenous Talent Management;
  • Chapter - 02: History – How a Segregated Mindset Evolved;
  • Chapter - 03: The Future – Diversity is Local, Inclusion is Global;
  • Chapter - 04: The Case for Inclusive Talent Management;
• Section - TWO: How to Meet the Challenge;
• • Chapter - 05: ITM in Recruitment – Finding Diverse Talent;
  • Chapter - 06: ITM in Development – Growing Diverse Talent;
  • Chapter - 07: ITM in Retention – Keeping Diverse Talent;
  • Chapter - 08: Leadership – How You Can Make a Difference;
  • Chapter - 09: Resolution: Change the System (Unconscious Nudges) + Change Your Behaviour (Conscious Leadership) = Inclusion

Editorial Reviews

"Great storytelling, belief shifting data, practical advice and a passion for their subject, makes this a must read for any CEO, Business Owner, Manager and maybe even HR professionals!"

Roger Philby

"Inclusive talent management is imperative to the success of any company that aims to compete in today's global competitive environment. Thanks to their unique professional backgrounds and pragmatic perspectives on the subject, Stephen Frost and Danny Kalman provide us with a very insightful overview of what smart inclusive talent strategies could look like for your company"

President IMD International Dr. Dominique Turpin

"Diversity is not separate from Talent, it is Talent. With their brilliant book, Stephen Frost and Danny Kalman enable us to walk the talk. A must-read for leaders who want to benefit from 100 percent of the talent pool and make a difference in the world."

Iris Bohnet

"We are truly in the age of diversity, but we still have so much to do in creating inclusive working environments and cultures to give opportunity, build voice, and drive value from that diversity. Stephen and Danny are truly amongst the foremost thinkers and practitioners on diversity in all its forms and provide a thorough and practical review of where we are, and what we need to do. The time is now, and we must make progress. This book will challenge and guide us, and it's then up to all of us to make it happen."

Peter Cheese

"A must read for HR professionals and for those in roles promoting diversity and inclusion. I particularly like the check-lists in part two of the book as they give an excellent 'nudge' in what steps to take in implementing a talent strategy underpinned by a mind-set of diversity and inclusion"

Ann Pickering

"Intelligent, thought-provoking and practical - the book that every professional who cares about people needs to read."

Melanie Richards

"Thought-provoking and practical - the book every executive who cares about people should consider reading"

António Simões

"This book challenges all organisations to review their talent management strategy and provides practical suggestions on how to change their approach to enhance diversity and inclusion. All those in leadership or talent management roles will relate to the issues raised and benefit from considering the proposed solutions to meet their future talent needs"

Stephen Pierce

"I generally steer well clear of management books, they are not my thing, so the fact I found this book both interesting and learned a lot is a very good sign. A compelling and well written book with some humour to boot."

Tim Sarson

"Thought-provoking and practical - the book every executive who cares about people should consider reading"

António Simões

"Inclusive talent management is imperative to the success of any company that aims to compete in today's global competitive environment. Thanks to their unique professional backgrounds and pragmatic perspectives on the subject, Stephen Frost and Danny Kalman provide us with a very insightful overview of what smart inclusive talent strategies could look like for your company."

IMD International - Dr. Dominique Turpin