Books

10-STEP DIVERSITY ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLAN WORKBOOK

A successful diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) action plan begins with an organization-wide assessment, followed by recommendations based on the assessment findings.

This workbook is designed to provide organizations with a framework to understand and begin the process of strategic diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. It will take you step-by-step through a process to perform the intense and thorough work necessary to achieve systemic, sustainable change and become a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organization.

It will guide you through a process to develop a DEI action plan that begins with an organizational assessment, followed by recommendations based on the assessment findings. It includes DEI goals, action steps to achieve those goals, and a format to assure accountability and measure outcomes.

Reader’s comment:

“This book is a much-needed resource! Many organizations are struggling with attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and this book offers a straight forward, easy to understand process to undertake this daunting task. We are proof that Lila’s diversity action plan system works! The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office hired Lila Kelly to help create a diversity action plan. Lila interviewed staff members, reviewed current and historical documents related to diversity and created a five-year diversity action plan which was adopted by the Office’s Executive Committee. Her recommendations were challenging to meet but were on the mark. The plan is still unfolding, and the Office has experienced much success in integrating diversity and inclusion in the way it does its work.”   

― Mark Chapin, Director of Resident and Real Estate Services Hennepin County, (former Chief Deputy in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office), Minneapolis, MN

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INTEGRATE DIVERSITY INTO RECRUITING, INTERVIEWING AND HIRING

This book guides employers through a process to identify unconscious bias, eliminate barriers for diverse applicants and create inclusive interviewing, hiring and recruiting practices. Quizzes are included to enhance the reader’s learning

It examines the practices and styles of individual interviewers and hiring managers as well as the processes and systems within an organization, with the goal to develop individual and organizational cultural competencies.

Based on Lila Kelly’s 25+ years of research and experience, it includes racial/ethnic, disability, sizes, and LGBT perspectives. Her research encompasses all industries and a broad range of professions, including HR professional, school teacher, customer service representative, department manager, CEO, computer engineer, doctor, lawyer, receptionist and more. All quotes and stories in this book are from real people and situations.

Reader’s comment:

“Your book is great…research- based, flows well, and interesting. You have revealed what is missing in hiring quality people…the interview process and understanding barriers (known and unknown). Thank you for all of your hard work and research over the years and your willingness to share with our district.”
―Dr. Linda Hopper, Assistant Superintendent, Cleveland County Schools, NC

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