Diversity Joe Colossale Cody Ross
3 Types of Diversity DemographicPsychologicalOrganizational GenderValues/MoralsSocial Status Race & EthnicityPersonalitiesOccupation NationalityKnowledgeRole/Rank AgeExperiences ReligionSkills/Abilities
Diversity in a team setting Every team has some type of diversity Everyone is unique in their own individual way Teams need diversity to be successful Diversity can benefit a team or it can be detrimental to a team
Pros and Cons ProsCons New perspectives “Two is better than one” Perform better on decision making, problem solving and creativity tasks Misperceptions of group members Stereotypes Subgroups form Competition between subgroups
Misperceptions Common ways we misperceive Fundamental Attribution Error Explain other’s behavior using demographics rather than look at the situation First Impression Error Base judgments off of only first impression Halo Effect We assume they are good/bad at everything they do Similar –to - me effect People similar to us = good Selective Perception Only notice things that confirm judgments & not anything that contradicts
Creating Safe Environment Not stereotyping people Being open to others ideas Encourage communication and collaboration Allow for disagreement Required to reach consensus
Everyday Diversity Work field Young and old working together (technology) Gender roles being extinguished (construction & nurses) Many different nationalities (teaching) Many different religions (teaching) College People from all over the world People with different experiences, knowledge and skills Socializing, working together, and interacting
Activity The world is going to be struck by a meteor There is a bunker that can fit 5 people to try and save the earth or re populate the earth after the meteor strike Each person needs a different identity List Age, Gender, Occupation.
Questions Why did you chose your identity? What would be your role? Did you have a diverse group? Was everyone similar? What's the benefit of having a diverse group
References Dr. McDiarmid Chapter 13 Handout