DIVERSITY & Inclusion: Solving The Diversity Problem In Silicon Valley: Inspiring Innovation and Increased Revenue - What Corporate America C

By Damon J. Smith

Damon J. Smith is a former two-sport professional athlete and 20-year Silicon Valley engineer. He draws from his athletic background to provide solutions and strategies to help athletes navigate the technology industry here in America and inspire innovation. In today's challenging, complex, global, interconnected business world, optimizing performance is no longer a popular tagline or the right thing to do. The big question, how can you be the talent organizations want to hire?

Leadership and maximizing performance are central to the success of a business, specifically in Silicon Valley, where innovation is a must-have. Companies must have widely talented people who are effective at working on cross-functional teams that encompass people with differences in gender, culture, age, race, experiences, and identities.

This Learning from a Life of Sport provides a framework to tap into a unique talent pool that has shaped America and proven to transform industries such as the sporting world. This is one of the best books you can read from someone who has expert knowledge in the industry and in sport. Leaders and athletes turned engineers can gain understanding, translating that knowledge into actionable positive outcomes that benefit the company and revenue. The author explains the benefits of a background in sport and provides straightforward advice on achieving the kind of success that will result in revenue and move companies ahead of their competition.

The author shows how sports organizations are central to finding the best talent and growing business. This could also be a great toolfor hiring managers; it is about providing the right atmosphere to develop talent, inspire innovation, and grow revenue. This book provides the secret to finding talent, developing greatness, and keeping that greatness around to offer substantial returns to both the employee and the corporation. As technology becomes more and more accessible, we must continue to innovate and create.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1086408616
• ISBN13: 9781086408614
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"