Najla is a Muslim woman with a Master's degree, who has experienced first-hand the struggles of balancing two cultures and working in the Western world. With over 20 years' experience as a highly skilled mentor, educator and facilitator - where she has presented to people from over 100 different countries - Najla's strength lies in her ability to influence, inspire and change.
In The Art of Diversity, Najla shares an insider's perspective on how diversity can work and provides proven strategies to help increase engagement and productivity leading to profitability.
Najla claims diversity is both loved and feared. With a winning culture and ethical awareness, organisations can drive forward confidently.
The Art of Diversity addresses key elements necessary to succeed in today's competitive environment.
Disengagement costs organisations billions of dollars in lost productivity
Homogeneity in the workplace can stifle innovation
Organisations that fail to manage diversity may suffer financial loss due to high employee turnover, absenteeism and workplace conflict
Racism does exist and 'visible' ethnic and religious minorities are more likely subjected to racism in the workplace
Both employees and employers fear talking about differences
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Explore the power of diversity as a strategic tool for achieving organisational success. Najla Turk delves into how embracing diversity fosters innovation, creativity, and inclusivity within the workplace, ultimately leading to a competitive edge in today's global market.
Being an immigrant myself, I have been very attuned to diversity and how important it is to continue addressing, educating and bringing awareness to remove fear and discrimination. Najla has nailed this topic beautifully with great practical knowledge and the vast experience of her life.
This book is a must read for every corporation that has employees from diverse backgrounds. Share this knowledge with them and you are surely going to see your company soar through increase in engagement.
I found The Art of Diversity to be thorough and in-depth study of the issue of prejudice in the workplace. Author Najla Turk's handling of the subject matter is eye-opening, while stressing the positive influence of diversity in an organisation and suggesting multitudes of responses from the basis of sensitivity and empathy.
Very relevant in today's ever-changing employment culture.
These days all of us lead hectic, stressful lives. And most of us react to difficult circumstances in the workplace, which only creates more tension. The Art of Diversity transforms tough situations into positive, energizing experiences.
It is the focus on servant leadership awakening the mind and emotion that truly combines the mental capability of the brain (the ability to change our attitudes and perceptions of the world) with the calmness and presence of an aligned, centred state of being.