The 99 Day Diversity Challenge: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Is it really possible for an individual or an organization to develop an inclusion and diversity mindset within the proverbial 99 days? Award-winning social entrepreneur Dr Saundarya Rajesh, one of India’s most prominent diversity strategists who is credited with having ushered in the ‘second-career’ revolution for women professionals, believes it is. In an engaging, gentle, often light-hearted way, Dr Rajesh demystifies this vast subject of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) for the business leader, the diversity enthusiast and even the young professional who is curious about this topic.  Over a set of 99 stories, anecdotes and thought blogs, this book sequentially uncovers what inclusion and diversity means and how this can be absorbed by just about everyone. At the core of The 99 Day Diversity Challenge is the belief that the organizational practice of inclusion actually results in us becoming better human beings. For when we break down differences and create greater connectedness between people, we are building a better world. What is The 99 Day Diversity Challenge? • A never-before account of the nascent experiences of implementing the culture of D&I at the Indian workplace • A precise explanation on the different strands of diversity, how to leverage each strand and the future of the D&I thought • A handy guide to set organizational inclusion goals, design a methodology to accomplish them and track your progress • An interesting ‘user manual’ to unlock the diverse human potential at your workplace