Joe Gerstandt | keynote speaker, freedom fighter, freak-flag flier

Diversity could very well be the most misunderstood topic in the world of business. Here is a great article from Business Week by a couple of folks who understand… Diversity: Don’t Innovate Without It If your employees represent a cross-section of the U.S. population, they’ll come up with better ideas, and you’ll appeal to a   [Read More…]

Another Monday morning.  There are pros and cons to being self-employed, but it has certainly made Monday mornings different!  I know enjoy them much more than in the past.  Last week was a busy and wonderful week.  I had several client workshops, and had the opportunity to work with some great corporate/for-profit folks, an amazing   [Read More…]

  More dates and locations for Working with Humans workshops: Friday, May 30th (Omaha)  Wednesday, July 16th (Omaha)  Thursday, July 17th (Lincoln, NE) Friday, July 18th (Grand Island, NE) Monday, July 21st (Sioux Falls, SD) If you have not attended one, you should think about registering for one of these or contacting me about scheduling   [Read More…]

It is a beautiful Monday in Omaha!  I am on the campus of UNO today speaking at the Midlands Industry Liaison Group 2008 Affirmative Action Technical Session…that is a mouthful.  I am kind of the oddball on the agenda, as I am not talking about Affirmative Action or any aspect of compliance or reporting, but   [Read More…]

After a very productive day in Des Moines this week, with a workshop and several meetings…I am not getting ready to visit Kansas City.  I will be conducting Working with Humans workshops on May 7th and 21st and very much looking forward to both trips.  I have people signed up for both sessions, but still   [Read More…]

Today, some books for your consideration.  Unless you are brand spanking new to diversity and inclusion work, I suggest you stay far away from the typical, repetitive  "diversity books."  I read them all and it has been a long, long time since one of those books changed my thinking or introduced me to anything radically   [Read More…]

Tuesday, April 8th HRAM Diversity Session (keynote and technical session) Wednesday, April 23rd Omaha OD Network Diversity Session  Monday, April 28th (Des Moines, IA) Working with Humans Wednesday, April 30th blogpodwikiwhat? Wednesday, May 7th (Kansas City) Working with Humans Monday, May 12th (Sioux City) Working with Humans Wednesday, May 14th (Omaha) Working with Humans Wednesday,   [Read More…]

A little more shameless self-promotion…what better way to end the week!  I am biased, but I think this is going to be pretty good…well worth the time and the cost.  Not registered yet?  No better time than the present!  See you there. 2008 HRAM Diversity Session:  April 8th 2008 Luncheon Keynote and Technical Session“Strategy and   [Read More…]

Monday, April 28th…Working with Humans is coming to Des Moines!

Between travels, flu and life in general I have done a baaaaad job of posting this month.  I am pretty jazzed about the next month though, I have some really cool gigs coming up in addition to the contract client work I am currently involved with.  Come check me out!  Wednesday, March 19th (Lincoln, NE)    [Read More…]