Upper hand: the future of work for the rest of us

By:

Dorsey, Sherrell

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New Jersey 2022Description: xi, 276 pISBN:

9781119839293

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

331.6 DOR

Summary: DESCRIPTION Learn how to secure a place at the professional table for Black, Latinx, and other marginalized groups In Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us, celebrated Founder and CEO of The Plug, Sherrell Dorsey, delivers a personal and eye-opening exploration of how to ensure that marginalized communities aren't left behind as technology continues its inexorable march forward. In the book, readers will learn to think about how we can strategically shape the coming decade to include Black and Brown communities. Upper Hand offers guidelines, insights, and frameworks for navigating the new world of work that is dominated by Silicon Valley-rooted technologies, inaccessible networks, and constant automation that continues to slash jobs in the Black and Latinx population. You'll find ways to: Help families and community leaders design clear pathways to understanding alternatives to obsolescence Thrive in an ever-changing, tech-driven economy that is beginning to leave people of color behind Embrace new strategies that guarantee a place for Black and brown people in the new economy The startling and insightful discussion in Upper Hand will earn it a place in the libraries of families, teachers, community advocates, workforce development leaders, professionals of color, as well as anyone interested in learning how to distribute the benefits of the new tech economy to those historically left out.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Indian Institute of Management LRC General Stacks	Public Policy & General Management	331.6 DOR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		003831

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication

Foreward / Introduction

Chapter 1: Soul of a City

Chapter 2: Rainier Beach to Redmond

Chapter 3: Playing the Game Around Us

Chapter 4: Don’t Let the Robots Scare You

Chapter 5: Money Talks

Chapter 6: Brand or Bust

Chapter 7: Owning the Moment

Chapter 8: Learning the Language of Innovation

Chapter 9: Narrowing the Digital Divide

Chapter 10: The Jobs of the Future

DESCRIPTION
Learn how to secure a place at the professional table for Black, Latinx, and other marginalized groups

In Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us, celebrated Founder and CEO of The Plug, Sherrell Dorsey, delivers a personal and eye-opening exploration of how to ensure that marginalized communities aren't left behind as technology continues its inexorable march forward. In the book, readers will learn to think about how we can strategically shape the coming decade to include Black and Brown communities.

Upper Hand offers guidelines, insights, and frameworks for navigating the new world of work that is dominated by Silicon Valley-rooted technologies, inaccessible networks, and constant automation that continues to slash jobs in the Black and Latinx population. You'll find ways to:

Help families and community leaders design clear pathways to understanding alternatives to obsolescence
Thrive in an ever-changing, tech-driven economy that is beginning to leave people of color behind
Embrace new strategies that guarantee a place for Black and brown people in the new economy
The startling and insightful discussion in Upper Hand will earn it a place in the libraries of families, teachers, community advocates, workforce development leaders, professionals of color, as well as anyone interested in learning how to distribute the benefits of the new tech economy to those historically left out.

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