Organizational Inclusivity

An inclusive organizational culture is not developed overnight; it requires a collaborative effort from the employees and the employer. Subsequently, developing an inclusive organization requires employees and employers to reflect on their actions and take purposeful steps to modify their behavior. For change to take place, an organization should create the space and time for staff development and provide the appropriate resources to engage all workers in the transformational process. Once an organization is committed to inclusive practice, it will yield substantial benefits. Sample Case Study: Upon reaching the immigration office, I could see the extended line for processing. After waiting for several minutes, I was called to go to the next available immigration officer. I handed the immigration officer my Jamaican passport. He then looked at me and tried to pronounce my name. His pronunciation of my name, 'Jowallah, ' was somewhat 'off.' He smiled with a bit of embarrassment and proceeded to ask me what kind of 'al-Qaeda' name was this... In this book, Dr. Jowallah addresses multiple themes and perspectives that must be addressed for organizations to develop an inclusive culture. This book also addresses difficult topics, using contemporary case studies and examples. In summary, there are over 35 case study scenarios and multiple reflection activities. The book is designed for individual use as well as for staff development professionals who have a passion for inclusion