Summer books of 2021: Business

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
by Adam Grant, WH Allen £20/Viking £28

Grant invites readers to take a scientific approach, learning from mistakes and adapting to new evidence in pursuit of self-improvement and better exchanges of ideas. This is a thoughtful and research-packed invitation to maintain an open mind and, where necessary, rethink previous convictions.

Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen and What You Can Do About It
by Sheree Atcheson, Kogan Page £14.99/$19.95

Born in Sri Lanka but adopted by a working-class, Northern Irish family, Atcheson’s name and accent give no clue to her colour or origins. Her background, though, gives her plenty of personal experience and perspective on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, in this straightforward collection of advice and interviews with experts.

How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You…

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