2. 1 White Guys Are Diverse Too (TM)!.... so are YOU! Breakout Session # 313 Name Pegine Echevarria, MSW, CSP Team Pegine Inc. 8(a), 8(m) certified Date Tuesday July 31, 2012 Time 2:30 pm-3:45 pm

3. 2 The Situation –is global Codeword The Mission Educate white guys and those that work for them about the diversity among white guys. Challenge assumptions about white guys. Offer tools & techniques to engage and value diverse white guys and their coworkers

4. 3 Diversity includes us all It does????

5. 4 –“It’s a hard time to be a white man in America right now, because I feel like I’m being lumped in with all white males in America, and I’ve tried to do stuff (in diversity), but it’s a tough time.” Atlantic Magazine 2009 –“I get it: as a straight white male, I’m the worst thing on Earth.” Atlantic 2009 –“I can come? I’m a white guy. I’m not diverse.” RSVP to a PBS special 2005 –“I can’t apply to _____. They only want diverse people.” 2008 Engineering graduate to recruiter of a defense contractor. The Situation

6. 5 WGADT™: Applies diversity to all segments of employee base. Increases engagement of all stake holders Short 3 hour investment with long term applications and ROI Inclusive of all www.WhiteGuysAreDiverse.com US Marines, US Navy, Sodexo, National Guard

7. Fed. Gov. Diversity Statements Worldwide 6 USA: “Establishing a Coordinated Government-wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce ” Executive Order 13583 BRITAIN: In Britain the Deputy Prime Minister issued “Diversity and Equality Planning Guide” for all employees NORWAY: Government’s Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi) is a centre of expertise and a driving force for integration and diversity

8. 7 Diversity is code… Everybody But ME

9. 8 What does being excluded ‘feel’ like? How does this effect productivity? Exclusion

10. 9 Engagement What does being included ‘feel’ like? How does this effect productivity?

11. 10 What does this mean to your organization? When people feel excluded and disengaged: Teamwork suffers Opportunities are missed Key talent leaves Business development declines An organization’s competitive advantage is lost.

12. 11 126 different types of khaki pants

13. 12 Average White Guy US Army Ranger US Army Major/ Infantry and Tanks Fortune 500 sales manager Small business owner Professor of English and Business Communications Volunteers for homeless Developed not for profit for orphans in Europe Father of 3 Married 42 years Deaf in one ear Lost leg in Vietnam Grew up in 1 room shack in Kentucky First to graduate college and High School Mother – Old Kentucky background Father – Irish Background Recent widow

14. 13 The ABC’s of Diversity among White Guys A…Age, Ability, Aptitude, Agility, Aspirational Goals B… C… D…

15. 14 When involved, they positively impact lives –40% of multicultural women say their most important career related developmental relationship was with a Caucasian man Working Mother Media 2007 Management Changes – cause leadership skill shifts –Management, professional and related occupation are held by women Department of Labor 2008 “Mancession” – changes in the work environment…new dynamics –The New York Times noted “that for the first time in American history women are coming close to representing the majority of the national work force.” economix.blogs.nytimes.com Diversity includes White Guys

16. What can YOU do? 15 Ask questions Share who you are Learn the motivators for team members Reach out to others Be interested in your colleagues

17. 16 Every Fingerprint is Unique So is every white guy! Question your perceptions Seek ideas from all Expand your network Read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell & discuss the book with your team

18. 17 Your Mission …. –Educate white guys and those that work for them about diverse white guys. Think ABCD…(Ability, age, belief, background, culture, class, career, disability, …) –Challenge assumptions about white guys. They do not have the same perceptions, opinions, backgrounds and preferences –Offer tools and techniques for those who work with, work for or lead white guys.

19. 18 www.WhiteGuysAreDiverse.com a product of www.TeamPegine.com An 8(a), 8(m) certified company Team Pegine Inc is a think tank, training and event company that manifests success in a diverse world for our clients. Providing: Speakers, trainers & role players Event Planning Professional Development And more