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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First published in 1986. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
The most diligent compliance with laws and regulations can't foster
true work place diversity. The best organizations have become
genuine cross-cultural communities that believe equally in
reconciling differences and valuing them. To that end, "The
Diversity Code" promotes understanding by answering many of the
toughest questions that professionals and their employers are often
afraid to ask, including: - How do you define diversity--what it is
and isn't? - Am I "safe" simply following the law? - Can't we just
acknowledge that we are the same and different--then get on with
our work? - How do I handle diversity problems on my staff--or
worse, with people who outrank me? - What do I do if I'm accused of
something? - How do I institute change without ticking people off?
Each chapter begins with a challenging question, which the author
answers based on years of experience as a diversity expert and
attorney, and concludes with a real-world scenario and a chance for
readers to test themselves on their knowledge.
More Mixed Messages is courageous, unflinching, authentic, informed
and indefatigable. Mark doesn't look away, or speak in whispers.
The work sits well in the rich vein of protest poetry; confronting
the reader and society with visceral truths wrapped in humour and
righteous anger. Mark compels the reader to the centre of the most
heightened moments, to inhabit the hard questions about themselves,
about life, about society; to hear the words as they read, to feel
them as they're heard. Asserting the questions: Am I in or out of
the system? What am I made of? Do I contribute to this? If not me,
then who? Looking back to look forward, Mark evidences that change
has happened and so change is possible. This collection invites you
to discover more of a poet for the times.
Attaining the Unattainable Is Within Our Reach Captain William "T."
Thompson's accomplishments are many: US Air Force pilot, Delta
Airlines captain, lawyer, award-winning businessman, and
professional speaker. But Thompson did not start out in life with
any special advantages. In fact, being born and raised in
segregated South Carolina meant that the difficulties he faced
growing up were many. But realizing his aspiration to become a
pilot and becoming the first African American from the state to be
accepted into the prestigious United States Air Force Academy was
just the beginning of a pattern of successes in a life that
extended far beyond its origins. Thompson uses his life's
challenges and his personal story to prove that we can all
accomplish much more than we previously considered possible--and
that we should strive for things that we have even considered
unattainable. It doesn't take special gifts or talents either, the
author insists. He credits his P4 System (Principles, People,
Flight Plan, and Performance) as the foundation that enabled him to
literally pilot his way to success and ultimately become a
multimillionaire in the process. With an attractive and distinctive
aviation motif, The Flight to Excellence inspires and instructs
executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone with a strong desire to reach
extraordinary heights on how we can each build a "Culture of
Excellence" in our own professional and personal lives by applying
his methodical process and concepts and our own discipline and hard
work. The proof is in the captain's own successes. Captain William
"T." Thompson's accomplishments are many: US Air Force pilot, Delta
Airlines captain, lawyer, award-winning businessman, and
professional speaker. But Thompson did not start out in life with
any special advantages. In fact, being born and raised in
segregated South Carolina meant that the difficulties he faced
growing up were many. But realizing his aspiration to become a
pilot and becoming the first African American from the state to be
accepted into the prestigious United States Air Force Academy was
just the beginning of a pattern of successes in a life that
extended far beyond its origins. Thompson uses his life's
challenges and his personal story to prove that we can all
accomplish much more than we previously considered possible--and
that we should strive for things that we have even considered
unattainable. It doesn't take special gifts or talents either, the
author insists. He credits his P4 System (Principles, People,
Flight Plan, and Performance) as the foundation that enabled him to
literally pilot his way to success and ultimately become a
multimillionaire in the process. With an attractive and distinctive
aviation motif, The Flight to Excellence inspires and instructs
executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone with a strong desire to reach
extraordinary heights on how we can each build a "Culture of
Excellence" in our own professional and personal lives by applying
his methodical process and concepts and our own discipline and hard
work. The proof is in the captain's own successes.
Because equity and instruction are inextricably bound Why are
equity visits such a critical first step to increasing opportunity
and access for our under-served students? Because they take
instructional rounds to a new level, providing a powerful lens for
investigating the intersections of equity and instruction. After
all, how can we possibly deliver equitable learning experiences,
opportunities, and outcomes for our students, without first
pinpointing problems of practice? That's where Equity Visits will
prove absolutely indispensable to district and school
administrators. It details how to combine a strong focus on
instruction with explicit, intentional efforts to address systemic
inequities. Inside you'll find A range of data collection
activities and tools to target central issues of equity in your
school Clear guidelines on how to investigate the ways
instructional practices, structures, and beliefs lead to
inequitable educational experiences-and how these are often masked
in the day-to-day life of schools and districts A frank discussion
of how to make race and racism an explicit part of investigating
and addressing educational inequities Voices of school and district
leaders who have taken crucial first steps to become "equity
warriors" Recommendations on how to develop policies, initiatives,
and practices to confront those inequities Few dispute that
instructional improvement must be a central focus of educational
leadership, but for too long achieving educational equity has been
absent from the conversation. Here is your opportunity to ensure
equity occupy a central spot in data collection and analysis, and
be explicitly discussed at all levels of your school or district
organization. In short, essential reading and doing for all
administrators!
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