Difference Makers: A Leader's Guide to Championing Diversity on Boards
- ISBN-10
- 1925281760
- ISBN-13
- 9781925281767
- Series
- Difference Makers
- Category
- Boards of directors
- Pages
- 183
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016
- Authors
- Nicky Howe, Nicola Jayne Howe, Alicia Curtis
Description
"Outstanding insight into how to effectively embrace diversity ... a roadmap for creating better organisations, better companies and a better society."--Rhys Williams, 2015 Young West Australian of the Year' ... includes practical tools, checklists and activities for both the aspiring and experienced director.' - Angie Paskevicius, CEO, Holyoake'If you seriously want to make a difference - you must read Difference Makers.' - David Koutsoukis, founder of the Exceptional Teams Academy'I recommend this book to all those who believe we deserve better organisations.' - Rabia Siddique, international humanitarian, author and advocate' ... a sound rationale highlighting the importance of diversity in achieving good governance ... a nuanced and thoughtful resource designed to help meet the challenge.' - Professor David Gilchrist, director, Curtin UniversityDr Nicky Howe is a CEO and leadership and management expert, with a doctorate of business administration from the University of Western Australia, and postgraduate qualification in management from Flinders University. Nicky has a passion for building the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities. She is author of Better Relationships with Those You Lead, a handbook of practical skills and strategies for leaders and managers. Alicia Curtis is one of Western Australia's most inspiring young social and business entrepreneurs, an award-winning speaker and leadership facilitator. Alicia established Alyceum in 2002 developing innovative transformational leadership programs. Alicia has a master's degree in business leadership and was named one of the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence in 2014. Together Nicky and Alicia founded the Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards governance program, and as a consequence they were driven to share their findings and experiences in this fascinating book.
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