1. Diversity Management
Michael Christian

2. Now the Star-Belly Sneetches had bellies with stars
Now the Star-Belly Sneetches had bellies with stars. The Plain-Belly Sneetches had none upon thars. Those stars weren’t so big. They were really so small you might think such a thing wouldn’t matter at all.

3. But because they had stars, all the Star-Belly Sneetches would brag, “We’re the best kind of Sneetch on the beaches.” With their snoots in the air, they would sniff and they’d snort, “We’ll have nothing to do with the Plain-Belly sort!”

4. And whenever they met some, when they were out walking, they’d hike right on past them without even talking.

5. Learning Objectives Define diversity management
Identify the barriers to diversity management
Recognize the benefits of diversity
Identify strategies for implementing diversity management

6. What is diversity?
The quality or state of having many different forms, types, or ideas.
An instance of being composed of differing elements or qualities.
Jelly beans

7. What is diversity management?
The practice of addressing and supporting multiple personal characteristics within a defined group.
Is diversity management, equal opportunity, is affirmative action? (Giraffe house)
Diversity enlargement, sensitivity

8. Barriers to Diversity Management
Poor communication
Inaccurate perceptions
Prejudice and discrimination
Stagnate organizational culture
Inadequate skill development
Individuals are attracted to organizations that appear to have members with values similar to their own. In turn, organizations select new members that are similar to their existing members.
Leads to attrition.

9. Benefits of Diversity Management
Builds trust with all team members.
Sharpens skills to inform, inspire and initiate conversations to involve all team members.
Fosters team work innovation by advancing, refining and implementing creative ideas.
Reduced turnover, increased productivity, improved image, reputation and brand.

10. Implementing Diversity Management
Commitment to change
Resources
Communication
Diversity audit
Measurement
Leadership commitment
Uniform closet
Reduced or paid fees
Sponsorship
Siblings
Recruitment

11. Summary Define diversity management
Identify the barriers to diversity management
Recognize the benefits of diversity
Identify strategies for implementing diversity management

12. “Sneetches are Sneetches and no kind of Sneetch is the best on the beaches.”
Greatest asset of your organization?
The true meaning of diversity suggests that if you’re concerned about gender, you include both genders; if you’re concerned about age issues, you include all age groups; or if you are concerned about racism, you include all races.
In other words, the mixture is all inclusive.