Description
An exciting new discussion of empowerment strategies that work in the real world
In Empowerment for All, veteran tech executive and Director of Products for All at Google, Annie Jean-Baptiste, delivers a groundbreaking new approach to innovation and change management for all business professionals, not just executives and human resources practitioners. Jean-Baptiste explains how people of any experience level can use their individual voices and experiences to help everyone in their organization actively and fully participate.
The book offers hands-on strategies for creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, validated, and uplifted. Its unique approach democratizes the empowerment process and proves that meaningful change starts with each person.
You’ll also find:
- Actionable insights and techniques that draw on the author’s extensive expertise in tech, fashion, and design
- Strategies for creating products and services that cater to untapped markets
- Illustrations of how embracing individuality and lived experiences can foster empathy and human-centered design
Perfect for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, Empowerment for All is also a must-read for anyone interested in creating more inclusive teams, companies, and communities for everyone to be able to reach their full potential.
Table of Contents
Introduction xiii
Part I What Is Empowerment? 1
1 What Empowerment Looks Like When Done Well 3
2 Step 1: Find a Problem, Imagine the Possibilities 17
3 Step 2: Research with Empathy 21
4 Step 3: Create & Test-Iterating Toward New Solutions 25
5 Step 4: Share with the World and Take Note of the Difference 29
6 Putting It All Together 39
Part II Put It Into Practice 43
7 Empowerment Through Community Building: The Equity Army Story 45
8 Equity Army Principles 47
Part III Empowerment in Different Facets of Life 77
9 Empowerment in Your Career 79
10 Empowering as a Mentor or Sponsor 83
11 Empowering Yourself 97
12 Empowering Kids 105
13 When Looking to the Future 109
14 Empowering Someone Not Doing Well 123
Part IV Hear From Others 139
15 What Others Think About Empowerment 141
16 Messages from Leaders and Change-Makers 145
Conclusion 165
Glossary 167
Notes 171
Acknowledgments 175
About the Author 179
Index 181
