Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don't Happen and What You Can Do About It

Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don't Happen and What You Can Do About It

Look around you. Is your workplace as diverse and accepting as it should be? From accusations of racism in high political office, award-winning actors admitting the sets they work on aren't inclusive, to everyday occurrences of sexism, ageism, racism and more, we are far from where we need to be. Demanding More is THE diversity and inclusion book you need to read. Moving beyond HR speak, this book clearly explains what diversity and inclusion are and what it means in the everyday experience of millions of people, both at work and in life. Sheree Atcheson, Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Valtech and ex Monzo, draws on her experience as a young woman of colour in an overly white male tech environment; she lives and breathes the issues she writes about. In Demanding More, she calls out the lack of awareness around privilege, unchecked and unconscious biases and details what intersectionality does to feelings of discrimination and disadvantage. Arguing that the best strategy for us all to adopt is allyship, where we all take ownership of the issues and stand up to bias or discrimination, this book will give us all tools and strategies to action every day, making us accountable to delivering change around us. "Many in the dominant majority have a hard time understanding how their privilege shows up in the workplace. In Demanding More , Sheree Atcheson has done a great job of peeling back the layers and offering tangible solutions to make the workplace more equitable." ― Minda Harts, Consultant and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Memo " Demanding More is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how to create true inclusion and dismantle the barriers faced by many. The book tackles key topics including privilege, intersectionality and how to be an ally, all of which are critical to understand in order to make real progress. Sheree Atcheson brings together great examples and experiences that captivate you to want to read more and more." ― Asif Sadiq MBE, Vice President, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, adidas " Demanding More is the result of almost a decade of impactful work and rework carried out by Sheree Atcheson . It is necessary reading for anyone who is alive in the 21st century and working or considering working. Even more so as we continue to develop what will be the future of work. Deep theory very quickly turns to tangible actions for everyone to perform and become better at, with the result of a fairer society and better realization of human potential. I'm so thankful Sheree Atcheson has put this together. I'll certainly be making it mandatory reading at organizations I work with." ― Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, Founder, Stemettes, Host, Women Tech Charge podcast, and Trustee, Institute for the Future of Work "Diversity has rapidly become an issue that no company, organization or person can ignore, with expectations and demands to go beyond performative and shallow commitments. In Demanding More , Sheree Atcheson explains clearly what diversity and inclusion are and why they matter and offers concrete ways to achieve change in workplaces and beyond. It's an excellent book for anyone who is committed to genuinely move towards a more diverse society." ― Beatrice Fihn, Executive Director, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Nobel Peace Prize 2017 "If you read one book on diversity and inclusion this year, Demanding More is the one. Sheree Atcheson has lived, breathed and worn the D&I t-shirt for many years, and her insights into why we're still falling short are invaluable. This book will have you take a deeper look at yourself, your privilege and your potential to be a greater ally and leader. Go read it now!" ― Ann O’Dea, CEO and Co-founder, Silicon Republic, and Curator, Future Human " Sheree Atcheson brings her rich personal and professional life, both lived and experienced, using the many frictions in the journey of a young professional woman of colour to bear on one of the most vexing global issues of today: exclusion and racial injustice. In Demanding More , a timely and urgent call to action, Atcheson makes a compelling case on moving diversity and inclusion from a 'nice to have' and strive-towards target, to a must-have imperative and achievable goal, while showing how to translate good intent and words into meaningful action and lasting change." ― Raju Narisetti, Founder, Mint (www.livemint.com), and former Managing Editor, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal "Being an ally is a journey, and Sheree Atcheson's powerful new book is the perfect accompaniment. In Demanding More , you'll be inspired by Atcheson and her extensive interviews with leaders to take stock of your privilege and use it for good." ― Karen Catlin, author of Better Allies "A thought-provoking, incredibly well-researched and comprehensive overview of how diversity, equity and inclusion manifest in society - and