DEI C.R.E.D.E.N.T.I.A.L

by Jarvis W Sam

Overview

Corporations around the world are actively developing strategies and programs aimed at rostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, for both employees and consumers--with the desire to achieve key business results from investments in DEI. Yet, executive leaders and people managers continue to struggle with understanding the specific role they should play as allies and advocates, and what approaches effectively foster meaningful systemic change. DEI C.R.E.D.E.N.T.I.A.L explores the contours of DEI initiatives and leverages both research-informed and practical experiences to equip readers with relevant tools and techniques that will accelerate any company's DEI journey. By defining 10 key areas of focus from Equity vs. Equality to Team and Talent to Decolonization of the Mind, this book implores readers to embark on a personal and professional journey to understand how empathy and a growth mindset enables us to learn and lead more effectively. Moving from intent to action and impact is often a complex journey, and with DEI goals and metrics being the expectation from employees today, it is critical that leaders understand the C.R.E.D.E.N.TI.A.L.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218962883
Publisher:	Rainbow Disruption Publishing
Publication date:	10/02/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	375
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Jarvis Sam is the CEO and Founder of the multi-services DEI firm Rainbow Disruption and the former Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Nike Inc. The firm has partnered with hundreds of different companies on a variety of different service offerings aimed at building and establishing world class DEI strategies and programs with service offerings outlined at www.rainbowdisruption.com.He was recently named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Sports class of 2021 as well as Portland Business Journal's 40 Under 40. In his previous role, he oversaw a team of people focused on driving diverse representation, inclusive leader and social justice education, professional development and the ecosystem of promoting and creating a culture of belonging inside and outside of Nike. Prior to being named CDEIO at Nike, Jarvis held various roles focused on acquiring new talent capabilities for the company and driving large programs, partnerships and initiatives aimed at impacting representation and accelerating the flow of Nike's diverse talent pipelines. Jarvis collaborated closely with key stakeholders and partner organizations, internally and externally to facilitate and measure effective workplace diversity and inclusion models. Additionally, he led Nike's candidate experience and talent attraction/ employer branding efforts - driving best in class approaches and strategies to amplify the company's employment voice and obsess the candidate. Jarvis frequently liaised with the sports marketing function and product teams to execute on key initiatives with signature Nike athletes like Serena Williams and League partners like the WNBA and NFL. Prior to Nike, Sam worked as the first Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Snap, Inc., (Snapchat) where he was accountable for building the company's first ever D&I strategy, establishing the first five employee resource groups, and rolling out the initial iteration of the global unconscious bias awareness and implicit association training all whilst driving key technology recruiting approaches to scale the company 6x through IPO. Before that, Sam worked at Google as a Diversity Program Manager and led part of the diversity recruitment practice. Jarvis began his career as a strategy and operations consultant with Deloitte Consulting in Houston, primarily focused on clients in the oil & gas industry. Jarvis is a graduate of Rice University where he studied History, Public Policy, and Sport Management with emphasis in race and gender rhetoric. Jarvis received his MBA from Brown University and IE School of Business. He is an adjunct faculty member/ Professor of the Practice at Brown University and University of California- Berkeley and has lectured at numerous universities and institutions of higher learning around the world. Sam has given more than 400 public speeches, fireside chats, keynotes and panels and is considered an expert in the space. In his spare time, Jarvis does musical theater, most recently acting as Jimmy Early in a production of Dreamgirls. He loves concerts, film, sports, karaoke, and can be frequently seen doing a rendition of Tina Turner's greatest hits around Portland, OR, where he currently resides.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1:  CULTURE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING

CHAPTER 2:  REPRESENTATION AND THE COUNTOURS OF DIVERSITY

CHAPTER 3:  EMPATHY THROUGH EDUCATION

CHAPTER 4:  DECOLONIZATION OF THE MIND AND ORGANIZATION

CHAPTER 5:  EQUITY AS A MEANS TO ACHIEVE EQUALITY

CHAPTER 6:  NEURODIVERSITY AND THE PRACTICAL BENEFITS

CHAPTER 7:  TEAM AND TALENT STRATEGIES THAT WORK

CHAPTER 8:  INCLUSION AND IMPLICIT & UNCONCIOUS BIAS

CHAPTER 9:  ACCOUNTABILITY DRIVEN THROUGH AUTHENTICITY

CHAPTER 10:  LEAD AND LEVERAGE WITH A GROWTH MINDSET

CONCLUSION

GLOSSARY

NOTABLE GLOBAL DEI HOLIDAYS

REFERENCES