Differences have traditionally been considered a potential source of tension and conflict. But Debbe Kennedy insists that differences are actually a rich source of creativity, innovation and
energybut only if your organization has the right processes and priorities in place. Kennedy shows how to leverage all the dimensions of difference things like thinking styles, competencies,
work habits, culture, and management style, as well as more traditional diversity considerations such as gender, race, ethnicity, physical abilities, sexual orientation, and age. She describes
five qualities leaders must have, and encourage in others, in order for diversity to become an engine for success, and lays out six action steps any organization can take to make the most of
differences in the workforce. Everyone charged with leading diverse, often global teams and organizations will learn strategies and skills to help their organizations reach new levels of
success in Putting Our Differences to Work.
