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“Diversity is the key to constant change and advancement in our society” and understanding diversity begins with the recognition that “out of many, we are one”.

THE WHOLE WORLD AS 100 PEOPLETHE WHOLE WORLD AS 100 PEOPLE

Shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing humanRatios remaining the same, it would look like this: There would be: 57 Asians 21 Europeans 14 from the Western Hemisphere (north and south) 8 Africans 52 would be female 48 would be male 70 would be non white, 30 white 70 would be non Christian, 30 would be Christian 89 would be heterosexual, 11 homosexual 59% of the entire world's wealth would be in the hands of only 6 people and all 6 would

be citizens of the United States 80 would live in substandard housing 70 would be unable to read 50 would suffer from malnutrition 1 would be near death, 1 would be near birth Only 1 would have a college education 1 would own a computer

What Is Diversity?What Is Diversity?

di·ver·si·ty - di·ver·si·ty - the state or fact of being diverse; difference;the state or fact of being diverse; difference;

unlikeness: diversity of opinion. unlikeness: diversity of opinion.

The term "diversity" is used broadly to refer to manyThe term "diversity" is used broadly to refer to manydemographic variables, including, but not limited to, race,demographic variables, including, but not limited to, race,religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, sexualreligion, color, gender, national origin, disability, sexualorientation, age, education, geographic origin, and skillorientation, age, education, geographic origin, and skillcharacteristics. America's diversity has given this countrycharacteristics. America's diversity has given this countryits unique strength, resilience and richness.its unique strength, resilience and richness.

What Is Workplace Diversity?What Is Workplace Diversity?

Workplace diversity refers to the varietyWorkplace diversity refers to the varietyof differences between people in anof differences between people in anorganization. That sounds simple, but itorganization. That sounds simple, but itencompasses race, gender, ethnic group,encompasses race, gender, ethnic group,age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, function, education, background andfunction, education, background andmore.more.

What Is Diversity?What Is Diversity?Diversity is the many types of differences we

recognize in ourselves and in others.

Society Differences:Society Differences:

Age

Gender Type

Culture

Education

Sexual Orientation

Physical /Mental Abilities

Values

Marital Status

Religion

Workplace Differences:Workplace Differences:

Management vs. Non-Management

“Techies” vs. “Non-Techies”

Doctors vs. Nurses vs. Staff

Other Workplace Differences???

Benefits Of DiversityBenefits Of Diversity

Different perspectives, along with higher creativity will enhance company performanceProvides opportunities to learn from and about others Strengthens our ability to compete in the increasingly “global market”Increases “innovation” and adds new and creative ideas to the processProvides different approaches of accomplishing tasks

Top 10 Economic Facts Top 10 Economic Facts Diversity in the WorkplaceDiversity in the Workplace

1. A diverse workforce drives economic growth.2. A diverse workforce can capture a greater share

of the consumer market.3. Recruiting from a diverse pool of candidates

means a more qualified workforce.4. A diverse and inclusive workforce helps businesses

avoid employee turnover costs.5. Diversity fosters a more creative and innovative

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6. Businesses need to adapt to our changing nation to be competitive in the economic market.

7. Diversity is a key aspect of entrepreneurialism.8. Diversity in business ownership, particularly

among women of color, is key to moving our economy forward.

9. Diversity in the workplace is necessary to create a competitive economy in a globalized world.

10. Diversity in the boardroom is needed to leverage a company’s full potential.

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Valuing Diversity Requires….Valuing Diversity Requires….

Increasing one’s “personal awareness”

Learning to avoid stereotypes

Recognizing the worth and dignity of others

Treating people with RESPECT

How Culture Affects the Way How Culture Affects the Way We Treat OthersWe Treat Others

“Culture” is defined as “a way of life of a given society, passed down from one generation to the next through learning experiences.

“It is the way WE do things here!”

Involves beliefs and values as well as assumptions and perceptions.

Since September 11, 2001...Since September 11, 2001...

Our differences have never been more in the public consciousness. This means that now, more than ever, we need to identify our common interests and goals and work together in order to create a better society.

StereotypesStereotypesImply that everyone in the category is the same

Often imply undesirable or insulting characteristics

Ignore individual experience and expectations

Make assumptions about individuals and their experiences without any direct knowledge of that person - just their typetype

Rarely come from the perspective of inside the group - thus outsiders often miss much of the important information

Confronting Your BiasesConfronting Your Biases

First, take an honest evaluation of your attitudes and biases

Be open to change

Learn to treat each person with respect and equality

Learn to integrate people and put aside differences

Recognize and acknowledge the needs as well as the contributions of all people

Work together towards common goals

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