{"title":"Laura A. Liswood","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eLaura A. Liswood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author and thought leader in the realms of business and entrepreneurship. Known for her insightful perspectives, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the dynamics of teams and the critical role of diversity and inclusivity. She expertly unpacks how these elements can drive innovation and success within organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Loudest Duck\u003c\/em\u003e, Laura A. Liswood explores the complexities of workplace diversity through engaging and accessible storytelling. This book offers pragmatic advice and strategies for addressing and embracing diversity as a key to organisational growth and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, Laura's books provide invaluable insights and practical guidance for navigating the ever-evolving business landscape. Discover how to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and unleash the full potential of your team with our curated selection of Laura A. Liswood's works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-elephant-and-the-mouse-by-laura-a-liswood-9781119836254","title":"The Elephant and the Mouse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore diversity, equity, and inclusion that goes beyond unconscious bias and explores the ideas and tools needed to achieve these goals\u003c\/b\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse,\u003c\/i\u003e award-winning speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for gaining the real benefits from your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the dynamic in organizations that are roadblocks to consciously inclusive success. The Elephant, often dominant group leadership, knows little about the experiences of the Mouse, the non-dominant groups, while the Mouse knows so much more about the Elephant. In diverse workplaces, these two groups live in different worlds. Success will come only if everyone works in a true meritocracy. You learn what may be easy for some to do in their career is much harder for others to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, which builds upon Liswood's groundbreaking book, \u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll explore the powerful case for diversity, equity, and inclusion and the often-overlooked risks posed by a homogeneous workforce. You will learn the hard truths about why many DE\u0026amp;I efforts fail, millions of dollars are wasted, and why organizations confuse efforts with outcomes. You'll consider new ways of leading others, with a strong emphasis on tactics and strategies employed by successful Elephant and Mouse leaders, including women leaders. The book also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRealistic explanations for the slow progress in diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in society and organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExaminations of the concept and myths of meritocracy and how to conduct a Meritocracy Stress Test on your firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow organizations often have an illusion of inclusion but find their efforts not creating the inclusive, equitable teams they say they want\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow safety efforts can provide a roadmap for diversity missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of both the human interventions and non-human roles of technology in DE\u0026amp;I initiatives, including the use of people analytics to de-bias organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat tools are needed to go beyond awareness of unconscious bias to de-bias processes and what traits the new Elephant and Mouse leader has\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable resource for managers, executives, and other business leaders who seek to recreate truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable organizations, \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e is also a must-read for human resources professionals, individuals who want successful careers in diverse teams, and anyone involved in the hiring, retaining, and promoting processes. This book offers a way to move beyond traditional diversity efforts towards more modern practices that embrace—and profit from—the differences between people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854935675116,"sku":"9781119836254","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7170d40da703b0d74ac0a2fbe1ee400a.jpg?v=1759263012"},{"product_id":"the-loudest-duck-by-laura-a-liswood-9780470485842","title":"The Loudest Duck","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiversity in the workplace is a wonderful thing, but it also challenges many of today's business leaders. For managers and team members alike, it can be difficult to navigate in a truly diverse workplace made up of people of different cultures, races, creeds, body types, hobbies, genders, religions, styles, and sexual orientations. However, understanding our cultural and social differences is a major key to a high-performing, merit-based work environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck\u003c\/i\u003e is a business guide that explores workplace diversity and presents new ideas for getting the most business and organisational benefit from it. In the Chinese children's parable, the loudest duck is the one that gets shot. In America, we like to say that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Comparing the two, it's easy to see that our different cultures teach us different sets of values, and those values often translate into different ways of doing business that may subtly advantage one culture at work and disadvantage another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the global marketplace, it's more important than ever that we understand and are conscious of our differences to work together effectively. It is not enough to create Noah's Ark, bringing in two of each kind. We all bring our unconscious beliefs and personal narratives about who we are and who others are with us to work, and with diversity in place, we can no longer ignore them. Truly effective leaders can't pretend that we're all the same or that our preferences and preconceptions don't exist. \u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck\u003c\/i\u003e offers a way to move beyond traditional diversity efforts that ignore our differences and towards modern diversity practices that embrace those differences—and profit from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiverse organisations require more sophisticated leadership, conscious awareness of diversity issues, new behavioural patterns, and effective tools for reaping the benefits of true diversity. This book will help you develop the skills you need and the tools you can use to go beyond what Grandma taught you to make diversity work in your business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just an enlightening tale about diversity, \u003ci\u003eThe Loudest Duck\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful resource for any manager, business owner, team leader, or employee who wants to meet the challenges of the modern heterogeneous workplace. It's not simply about accepting others—it's about ensuring a level playing field for everyone and building an organisation that gets the best from all its people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855026147564,"sku":"9780470485842","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cf69297a8eb81079cf8ec9ad284f0993.jpg?v=1759262391"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laura-a-liswood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}