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Top-Down Commitment: How Good CEOs Do Diversity and Great Ones Build Culture
A GAME-CHANGING AND COURAGEOUS BOOK THAT IS TIMELY, PRACTICAL AND STRATEGIC!
“Top-Down Commitment provides a common-sense direction and a clear process for driving an inclusive, respectful, and fair culture. The process outlined is a valuable tool for CEOs and all leaders who are willing to be humble, keep learning, and grow.”-MICHAEL GOAD, President, Dow Chemical Employee Credit Union
A CALL TO ACTION FOR CEOS TO STEP ASIDE FROM THE GOOD AND BECOME PART OF THE GREAT IN DEI!
There is a stark difference between doing diversity and building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion(DEI). Over 25 years as a DEI consultant, Jocelyn Giangrande identified the difference, and it boils down to the CEO.
The time is now to get Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) right—and it takes top-down commitment to make it happen.
Top-Down Commitment takes you on the DEI culture journey through Giangrande’s top ten lessons learned, guiding over one hundred organizations. Her biggest lesson learned Good CEOs do diversity. Great ones build culture for the sake of their organizations.
Speaking directly to CEOs, encouraging them to avoid checking the DEI box, Giangrande helps answer common CEO and executive teams' do we start, and how do I know we are on the right track?
How do we get everyone on board without alienating some?
What are the common pitfalls and mistakes that trip up organizations?
What are the best ways to build credibility and make a difference?
When will we know we are successful?
In this candid, practical, but power packed book, Giangrande provides a roadmap for CEOs, executive teams, business leaders and stakeholders to take strategic steps
Make a sustainable difference
Build the desired diverse, equitable and inclusive cultureProvide what today's workforce is seeking
Ensure organizational success positioned for the future
Become a great organization
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO GET DEI RIGHT. YOU JUST HAVE TO COMMIT FROM THE TOP-DOWN.
“We build companies, brands, and teams, but it doesn't matter if we don't first build a culture that is rooted in DEI. Every builder needs an architect, and Jocelyn understands what it takes to build diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams.”-TONY COLES, Division President, iHeartMedia Black Information Network (BIN)
AUTHOR BIO
With a track record of over 25 years building award-winning inclusive cultures that attract, engage, develop, and retain talent, Giangrande is a nationally known Cornell University certified diversity expert who knows the right questions to ask and has the courage to challenge leaders. Known for her strategic approach to cultural transformations, shaping diversity visions, and leading the strategic direction of DEI initiatives, her thought-provokingDEI Executive Strategy Retreats are named “culturally transformational.” Jocelyn resides in Michigan with her husband, GEN Z son and adopted cats, Hektor and Rousseau.
“Top-Down Commitment provides a common-sense direction and a clear process for driving an inclusive, respectful, and fair culture. The process outlined is a valuable tool for CEOs and all leaders who are willing to be humble, keep learning, and grow.”-MICHAEL GOAD, President, Dow Chemical Employee Credit Union
A CALL TO ACTION FOR CEOS TO STEP ASIDE FROM THE GOOD AND BECOME PART OF THE GREAT IN DEI!
There is a stark difference between doing diversity and building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion(DEI). Over 25 years as a DEI consultant, Jocelyn Giangrande identified the difference, and it boils down to the CEO.
The time is now to get Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) right—and it takes top-down commitment to make it happen.
Top-Down Commitment takes you on the DEI culture journey through Giangrande’s top ten lessons learned, guiding over one hundred organizations. Her biggest lesson learned Good CEOs do diversity. Great ones build culture for the sake of their organizations.
Speaking directly to CEOs, encouraging them to avoid checking the DEI box, Giangrande helps answer common CEO and executive teams' do we start, and how do I know we are on the right track?
How do we get everyone on board without alienating some?
What are the common pitfalls and mistakes that trip up organizations?
What are the best ways to build credibility and make a difference?
When will we know we are successful?
In this candid, practical, but power packed book, Giangrande provides a roadmap for CEOs, executive teams, business leaders and stakeholders to take strategic steps
Make a sustainable difference
Build the desired diverse, equitable and inclusive cultureProvide what today's workforce is seeking
Ensure organizational success positioned for the future
Become a great organization
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO GET DEI RIGHT. YOU JUST HAVE TO COMMIT FROM THE TOP-DOWN.
“We build companies, brands, and teams, but it doesn't matter if we don't first build a culture that is rooted in DEI. Every builder needs an architect, and Jocelyn understands what it takes to build diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams.”-TONY COLES, Division President, iHeartMedia Black Information Network (BIN)
AUTHOR BIO
With a track record of over 25 years building award-winning inclusive cultures that attract, engage, develop, and retain talent, Giangrande is a nationally known Cornell University certified diversity expert who knows the right questions to ask and has the courage to challenge leaders. Known for her strategic approach to cultural transformations, shaping diversity visions, and leading the strategic direction of DEI initiatives, her thought-provokingDEI Executive Strategy Retreats are named “culturally transformational.” Jocelyn resides in Michigan with her husband, GEN Z son and adopted cats, Hektor and Rousseau.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2022
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