EDITOR’S PICK

Striving for Diversity a Business Imperative

Here in 2020, on top of a global pandemic, we’re still dealing with a lack of diversity and equality in society and in the business world.

Now is the time for leaders to stand up and help their companies achieve a better future. 

This issue of AMA Quarterly focuses on how to achieve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. D&I are now the critical elements every business needs to survive. 

Our cover article by AMA faculty member Alvin S. Albert looks at the traps in mindset that companies can run into when doing diversity training, how these can be best overcome, and what the hallmarks of successful training are. 

Another AMA faculty member, Frederica A. Peterson, reminds us that to tackle systemic racism, we must get ready to be uncomfortable as we replace ignorance with knowledge. 

Lawyer Benjamin E. Widener looks at the legal aspects of D&I programs—things that might be important to know for any HR manager trying to set up initiatives and training at their own companies. 

Mikaela Kiner contends that for companies to improve their diversity and inclusion, managers must be equipped with the right sensibilities and skills to run a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Michael Bach stresses how education must be done at all levels of an organization for diversity and inclusion measures to succeed. 

Past contributor Rebecca Cenni-Leventhal looks at how to make diversity part of your company’s culture and value system. 

Also highlighted on this issue’s cover is a case study on AMA client ClarkDietrich. The company engaged AMA to create a management training program to help reinforce what is the key role of a manager at ClarkDietrich: engaging employees around the United States to continue to grow and identify opportunities for the company’s people and the business. 

Whatever your need for diversity and inclusion training, AMA has several courses to accommodate you.