Book title: Team Diversity and Inclusion in Defence and Security: International Perspectives

Link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-61125-4

Editors:

Dr. Barbara T. Waruszynski, Department of National Defence, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada barbara.waruszynski@forces.gc.ca
Dr. Yantsislav Yanakiev, Bulgarian Defence Institute "Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov”, Sofia, Bulgaria,
Dr. Daniel P. McDonald, CEO and Owner of Performance Absolute LLC, Florida, United States

Overview:

Organizations around the world are investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, strategies, and programs to foster a culture of belonging, social cohesion, meaningful work, mutual trust and respect, and improved job satisfaction and performance. Research on DEI in teams examines how diversity within teams influences team performance and overall organizational and operational effectiveness. This research highlights the value diverse and inclusive teams bring for improved decision-making, enhanced innovation and creativity, and increased resilience when addressing complex challenges.

A new book titled, Team Diversity and Inclusion in Defence and Security: International Perspectives, moves beyond theoretical discussions and provides evidence-based approaches and recommendations to leverage the potential of diverse teams for effective problem-solving, innovation and creativity, and organizational performance in defence and security-based environments. Authors from around the world discuss critical areas such as (a) gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity; (b) international case studies that employ diverse and inclusive management practices; (c) inclusive, team-based, and transformational leadership; (d) evidence-based approaches to understanding best practices and lessons learned in diversity and inclusion; and (e) methods, innovative and actionable strategies and programs, and recommendations to help promote greater team engagement, resilience, and adaptability in defence and security.

The chapters in this book present unique and insightful approaches to addressing the current challenges and recommendations for fostering greater team diversity and inclusion in defence and security-based environments. The authors are leading experts in their fields and provide emerging research and practical examples on how organizations can improve diversity and inclusion in team-based environments. The examples in this book are intended to help create more sustainable cultures that thrive on values of respect, trust, physical and psychological safety, equity, and a culture of belonging. This state-of-the-art book also enables leaders, managers, practitioners, and personnel to examine international perspectives on the current research, best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for promoting greater teamwork, collaboration, trust, cohesion, and organizational performance. By embracing team diversity and inclusion practices, (defence and security-based) organizations can better leverage diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to help build a sustainable culture where people work together to achieve effective solutions to real-world problems.

Team Diversity and Inclusion in Defence and Security: International Perspectives (Springer)