What If: Short Stories to Spark Inclusion and Diversity Dialogue - 10th Anniversary Edition

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From incomparable storyteller and beloved diversity and inclusion expert, Steve L. Robbins, comes the 10th Anniversary Edition of his classic book used by scores of companies globally for diversity training.

This 10th anniversary edition of the beloved classic features 10 new stories written by Dr. Robbins that help readers gain deeper insight into the role our brains play in shaping our thoughts and actions, and what we can do to be more curious and open-minded in our diverse world. Based on his study of the fields of behavioural science and cognitive neuroscience, Robbins explores unconscious bias in many of its forms, including; availability bias, confirmation bias, anchoring bias and others. What If is a fun, unpretentious guide for individuals and organizations that will help break down defenses and shine a helpful light on human behaviour in a world filled with differences.

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If you're interested in how you or your company can become more aware of your subtle biases and how to change them, consider What If - USA Today

This workshop-in-a-book is designed to get leaders, managers, human resource professionals and employees thinking, talking, sharing, and leveraging everyone's perspectives, talents, and experience for the good of the organization. - Incentive

Suggestions... to inspire you to be more open-minded and to discover how the ideas presented in the book might apply to your daily life and work at home. - Office Pro

Author Bio

Steve L. Robbins, PhD, emigrated with his mother from Vietnam to the US where they faced many challenges during a time when there was anti-war and anti-Vietnamese sentiment. Working through and rising out of the challenges of poverty and discrimination in Los Angeles, Dr. Robbins today brings insightful perspectives on issues of inclusion & innovation, leadership, and the power of caring. Dr. Robbins' unique, science-based approach to inclusion and diversity has garnered wide acclaim from numerous audiences and organizations.