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A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion in South Africa is a groundbreaking new book that addresses inequality, prejudice, injustice, racism, sexism and all other forms of discrimination in society, and in particular the workplace, in a positive way.
“The ideas and experiences shared by author Nene Molefi speak directly to the troubling prejudices and inequities that persist in our world. Diversity and inclusion are more pressing than ever. Injustices and deep social divisions persist, personally and systemically. …
Description
A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion in South Africa is a ground-breaking new book that addresses inequality, prejudice, injustice, racism, sexism and all other forms of discrimination in society, and in particular the workplace, in a positive way. Using entertaining stories from her own experience and a light-hearted writing style, diversity expert Nene Molefi offers a comprehensive approach to help any organisation achieve a more inclusive and positive working environment.
In A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion in South Africa, Nene Molefi unpacks:
- How environments can disempower: Social differentials and micro-inequities
- How to create an enabling environment and use the power of informal networks
- Why there is no “one-size-fits-all’ approach to transformation
- Why it’s vital to open dialogue to understand cultural differences
- Why transformation cannot rely only on a few individuals: Systemic change is needed
- How to handle transformation fatigue
- Why you should let others define Employment Equity for your performance
- Understanding the pain of exclusion
- The importance of resilience on how to overcome feelings of inadequacy
- Why transformation is everyone’s responsibility
- How to build cultural capital
- Why no one walks this journey alone
- Understanding we all make mistakes: Learn to apologise
- Why you shouldn’t give up the fight
“The ideas and experiences shared by author Nene Molefi speak directly to the troubling prejudices and inequities that persist in our world. Diversity and inclusion are more pressing than ever. Injustices and deep social divisions persist, personally and systemically. Racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of fear and hatred are not isolated. They remain embedded and they demand courageous, deliberate work. In this book, Nene uses her own story to cast a bright light on the transformation journey. Nene’s book quite vulnerably takes the reader on Nene’s personal journey. In addition to the deeply personal content, each chapter ends with practical guidelines on how to lead inclusively. Nene’s book offers hope and substance in our vision of a diverse and inclusive and just society.” — Justice Edwin Cameron
TRANSFORMATION:
Dr. Jonathan Broomberg, CEO, Discovery Health
JOURNEY
Prof Nicola Kleyn, Dean, University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
DNA
Bongani Nqwababa, Joint President & CEO, Sasol Limited
MIND-OPENING
Thulani Sibeko, Executive for Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Nedbank
PROFESSIONAL
Julie O’Mara, President, Centre for Global Inclusion, Co-author Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks, Former National President, Association for Talent Development
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Over the past two decades, Nene has gained a reputation both locally and internationally as a thought leader in diversity and inclusion, values-driven leadership and transformation. She has authored numerous publications, including contributing to the book Leadership Perspectives from the Front Line. She is a member of the Diversity Collegium, a think tank of globally- recognized diversity experts. She is an associate lecturer at GIBS on Global Diversity and Unconscious Bias, as well as an associate lecturer on Transformation Strategy for the Stellenbosch Business School. She is a sought-after speaker for conferences around the world.
1 review for A Journey Of Diversity & Inclusion by Nene Molefi
Nene Molefi
June 4, 2020 at 8:37 pm
“Wow! I am so glad that I stopped everything and read this book today!! I was blown away by the strategies that were shared in this book. As someone who works on the front lines of local marketing, this book will be an invaluable asset to me and every business owner that I work with!”