2005 National Conference on Leadership Diversity The Kaleidoscope Group Bea Young, Founder March 17, 2005 Effective Diversity Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 1 Stand-up Diversity Celebrations

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 2 Understanding Our Filters Understanding Our Filters Filter Filters are the way we view the world.

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 3 What impacts our filters in nonprofit organizations?

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 4 Different Groups, Different Expectations

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 5 Different Groups, Different Expectations Different Groups, Different Expectations A new board member joining an established board

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 6 Different Groups, Different Expectations Different Groups, Different Expectations A 28 year old new board member joining an established board with all members over 45 years old

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 7 Different Groups, Different Expectations Different Groups, Different Expectations A 28 year old new board member with no previous board experience joining an established board with all members over 45 years old who have sat on many boards

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 8 Different Groups, Different Expectations Different Groups, Different Expectations A 28 year old Christian new board member with no previous board experience joining an established board with predominantly Jewish members over 45 years old who have sat on many boards

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 9 Different Groups, Different Expectations Different Groups, Different Expectations A 28 year old male Christian new board member with no previous board experience joining an established board with all female predominantly Jewish members over 45 years old who have sat on many boards

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 10 Different Groups, Different Expectations Different Groups, Different Expectations A 28 year old African-American male Christian new board member with no previous board experience joining an established board with all Caucasian female predominantly Jewish members over 45 years old who have sat on many boards

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 11 Working with Human Services & Nonprofits: Heart & Mind Consciousness BEHAVIORS What you do MIND What you think LIFE LIFE How you live HEART HEART What you believe How does this impact our work with organizations? How do these variables come together? WHO YOU ARE

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 12 Working with Nonprofits LIFEBEHAVIORS How others see us += HEART+MIND How we see ourselves =

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 13 Steps to New Awareness Unconscious competence Unconscious competence Conscious competence Conscious competence Conscious incompetence Conscious incompetence Unconscious incompetence Unconscious incompetence “ Learning to be comfortable with discomfort ” Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 14 What is privilege? What is privilege? The absence of barriers and the presence of unearned positive attributes

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 15 Managing Privilege Managing Privilege DIVERSITY DIVERSITY INSIDER DIMENSIONS OUTSIDER Race Race Age Age Gender Gender Physical Ability Physical Ability Sexual Orientation Sexual Orientation Class/Income Class/Income

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 16 Cultural Competency Model Personal Values Bias Unchallenged Bias Challenge Bias What’s important To you? Personal preference for or against Unknown/known but not questioned Known/questioned bias Discussed with others Adapting/Adjust to value differences Understanding impact of bias Manage Bias Cultural Competency Personal Growth Respectful Relationship More Effective Results Valuing Differences Awareness Skills Outcomes Advanced Education

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 17 Inclusive & Exclusive Behaviors

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 18 KG Definition of Diversity KG Definition of Diversity The variety of abilities, skills, experiences and cultural backgrounds that enables organizations to achieve superior results.

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 19 Managing a Diverse Culture Diverse representation exists at all levels. Diverse representation exists at all levels. Differences are valued in the way people work together. Differences are valued in the way people work together. People processes are fairly and equitably managed. People processes are fairly and equitably managed. Diversity is leveraged in daily work. Diversity is leveraged in daily work. Outcome: Best talent is attracted and retained and individual potential is maximized leading to organization effectiveness, productivity and profitability.

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 20 Reactions to Diversity Reactions to Diversity Excited Excited Limbo Limbo Resistant Resistant

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 21 Energy Motivation Resistance The Diversity Journey Assessment Accountability Business Benefits Diversity Strategy Commitment Feedback Education Vision of Success Measurement

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 22 Tools for Diversifying Nonprofit Organizations 1. Align heart, mind, life, and behaviors to become a culturally competent “you” 2.See value of diversity in nonprofit organizations 3.Manage your biases when reviewing and selecting board members and team leaders 4.Understand lens of others as they view you and your organization 5.Expand your organizational lens to leverage diversity

Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C Proprietary and Confidential 23 The Kaleidoscope Group Contact Information 434 W. Ontario St. Suite 200 Chicago, IL Phone: (312) Fax: (312)