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Ally Up: The Definitive Guide to Building More Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are the buzzwords of the business world, but it’s the statistics that sting: 85% of corporate executives and board members in the U.S. are white men. Companies are trying to create more inclusive workplaces by creating new policies and changing hiring practices, but they’re missing allyship.
As top DEI Consultant Di Ciruolo asks readers, “Why should people care about being allies?”. The current system, she reveals, is full of blame for inequalities. It is full of shame, too, as insiders at top tech companies share eye-opening stories about what DEI is really like in Silicon Valley and beyond. But allyship isn’t about blame or shame; it’s about action. Now, Ciruolo shows why allyship is crucial for every business within Ally Up. Leaders are expected to understand systems of inequality in the workplace and beyond to promote more inclusive and higher performing teams. Ally Up is a how-to guide written with exactly those goals in mind.
As top DEI Consultant Di Ciruolo asks readers, “Why should people care about being allies?”. The current system, she reveals, is full of blame for inequalities. It is full of shame, too, as insiders at top tech companies share eye-opening stories about what DEI is really like in Silicon Valley and beyond. But allyship isn’t about blame or shame; it’s about action. Now, Ciruolo shows why allyship is crucial for every business within Ally Up. Leaders are expected to understand systems of inequality in the workplace and beyond to promote more inclusive and higher performing teams. Ally Up is a how-to guide written with exactly those goals in mind.
220 pages, Paperback
Published August 17, 2021
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October 12, 2023
As a manager in tech, I found this book to be a valuable resource and have referred to it often. This book taught me how to handle sensitive topics that most managers would simply avoid or blow past out of fear or ignorance. If this book didn't point out the pitfalls, I would have mirrored toxic behaviors without realizing it, and it's made me a better manager and leader as a result.
With the learnings from this book, I've found my team's hiring funnels were more diverse and productive. My teams started welcoming feedback and being braver with their suggestions, resulting in better and more efficient releases. We were able to accomplish far more than I've ever seen small teams deliver before. I've felt like I truly got to know my team members as people who have their own hopes and career goals, and it's made me a better manager to help contribute to their growth.
Any manager who cares about the human element of managing people and becoming a true leader should read this book.
With the learnings from this book, I've found my team's hiring funnels were more diverse and productive. My teams started welcoming feedback and being braver with their suggestions, resulting in better and more efficient releases. We were able to accomplish far more than I've ever seen small teams deliver before. I've felt like I truly got to know my team members as people who have their own hopes and career goals, and it's made me a better manager to help contribute to their growth.
Any manager who cares about the human element of managing people and becoming a true leader should read this book.
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