This book argues that the plethora of new genres, apps and services in digital personal media must be understood historically and sociologically, and insists that sociology, media and communication theory can provide insight beyond surveys on media use and effects. It introduces key terms like 'personal media', 'personalisation' and the 'lifeworld' in order to embed current media use in a proper historical context and theoretical framework. Theorists like McLuhan, Goffman, Habermas, Luhmann, Bauman, de Certeau and Foucault are discussed to indicate the formative power of personal media in daily life. This book argues that mass communication models will not do in examining the use of personal media. Key communication theories are discussed along with the concepts of skills, social capital and social network.

The "Diversity Mosaic Participant Workbook: Leading Diversity" is designed to help people who manage others and set policy at all levels (executives, middle managers, supervisors, group leaders, and board members) to develop knowledge, awareness, and skills required by leaders in creating a truly inclusive organization. It will also help people understand what the organization expects of leaders in supporting the organization's diversity initiative. When you have completed the workshop you will:

Understand leaders' unique roles in creating a successful diversity initiative Appreciate why cultural competence is important for you as a leader Learn the concept of structural inequality and leaders' role in addressing it Analyze your perceptions, strengths, and development areas in leading diversity Learn skills to increase your level of cultural competence as a leader Determine how to demonstrate support for your organization's diversity and inclusion effort by developing your ability to communicating the Cornerstone concepts effectively Create a personal action plan for leading diversity and creating true inclusion in the workplace

The "Diversity Mosaic Participant Workbook" contains all the forms required for you to complete a 360-degree assessment. This process will enable you to gain insight into how others perceive your behavior with regard to leading diversity and creating an inclusive environment. This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the "Diversity Mosaic Resource Guide,"