1. Diversity What is it? Why does it matter? Managing diversity
From your perspective

2. Defining Diversity
Individual differences that represent underlying differences
Types of diversity
Gender
Race
Ethnicity
Age
Sexual orientation
Disability
Social class

3. Why Does it Matter? Legal compliance Diverse customer base
Diverse employee base
Changing workforce
Need to access all the talent that you can

4. Managing Diversity Discrimination and fairness
One size fits all
Access and legitimacy approach
Special-purpose people
Learning and effectiveness
Integrate differences into the organization

5. Managing Diversity Effectively
Truly value differences
Understand that this is a challenge
Set high expectations for everyone
Emphasize employee development
Open culture
Value all employees
Clear mission
De-emphasize bureaucracy

6. What Can You Do? Visibility Hard work Support from the top Initiative
Right place at right time
But know what the right place is
Hard work
Get the job done, and….
Show commitment
Support from the top
Not just one single mentor
Careful with mentors…..
Initiative
Understand the organization’s goals