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Lead the Change

The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion

Kelly L. Cooper
Kelly Cooper, 2020

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This evidence-based argument for gender diversity and inclusion will help you build a formidable case for change within your own organization. Social intelligence expert Kelly Cooper explains the value proposition of gender diversity and inclusion and lays out a blueprint for action. She provides clear examples of the economic returns generated by more diverse and inclusive workplace cultures. Accounts of firms that have made progress with – and witnessed remarkable social and economic benefits from – gender diversity initiatives offer the proof that diversity drives returns on investment.

Take-Aways

  • Gender diversity, equity and inclusion drive organizational competitive advantage.
  • The economic returns created by enhanced diversity and equity extend to organizations, economies and societies.
  • Diversity initiatives generate a myriad of social and economic benefits.

About the Author

Kelly L. Cooper is the Founder and President of the Centre for Social Intelligence and was a finalist for the Women of Inspiration 2021 Awards. She guides leaders and change agents to create a diversity and inclusion transformation within their organizations. Ms. Cooper led the development of the Free to Grow in Forestry Initiative, including leading the development of a forest sector national action plan in Canada. She also serves as the gender expert for the Gender Equity Task Force of the International Union of Forest Research Organization.

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