1. Diversity Counts A Snapshot of Diversity in The Greater Toronto Area

2. Advantages of Diverse Leadership Financial and organizational performance Diversity in markets, clients, citzens Global war for talent Creativity and innovation Social inclusion 2

3. Visible Minorities in Leadership Focus on 5 municipalities of Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Markham, Richmond Hill Representing 72.5% of GTA population 49.5 % visible minorities 3

4. Elected Officials Total Analyzed % Visible Minority Leaders School Board Trustees 6721% Municipal Councillors 8710% Members of Provincial Parliament 3523% Members of Parliament 3514% Average: 16% 4

5. Elected Officials: Examine processes: what factors affecting Municipal 10% vs. Provincial 23%? Develop the pipeline: o Outreach to ethno-cultural communities o Promote engagement in electoral politics o Provide training, coaching, mentoring to aspiring political leaders Document success stories (and challenges) 5

6. Public Sector Leaders Total Analyzed % Visible Minority Leaders Municipal and Regional Executives 284% Police Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs 128% Deputy Ministers and Assistant Deputy Ministers 8310% Average: 8% 6

7. Public Sector Leaders Examine processes: 10% provincial versus 4% municipal govt. leaders Develop the pipeline: o Recruitment, promotion processes o Training, coaching, mentoring for high achievers o Informal networking and support Promote public service role models 7

8. Voluntary Sector (Charities and Foundations) Total Analyzed % Visible Minority Leaders Boards of Directors 28514% Senior Executives 598% Average: 13% 8

9. Voluntary Sector Leaders Examine processes: compare to other sectors and explore transferable skills Develop the pipeline: o Outreach to ethno cultural organizations and agencies o Lateral movement to/from other sectors o Skills development Communicate: voluntary sector as a stepping stone 9

10. Education Sector Total Analyzed % Visible Minority Leaders Schools School Board Directors 110% TDSB Principals and Vice- Principals 92419% Colleges Boards of Governors 6227% College Executives 2520% Universities Boards of Governors 13124% University Executives 3811% Average: 20% 10

11. Education Sector Leaders Examine processes: o Principals (19%) versus Directors o College Execs (20%) versus Universities (11%) Develop the pipeline: o Recruitment, development, succession planning o Management skills and professional development o Employee engagement Communicate results 11

12. Government Agencies Total Analyzed % Visible Minority Leaders City of Toronto Agencies, Boards and Commissions 14731% Province of Ontario Agencies, Boards and Commissions 23511% Average: 19% 12

13. Municipal and Provincial ABCs Compare results: 31% municipal versus 11% provincial Set targets Develop the pipeline: o eg. City of Toronto strategy Communicate 13

14. Corporate Sector Leaders Total Analyzed % Visible Minority Leaders Boards of Directors 4723% Senior Executives 5215% Average: 4% 14

15. Corporate Sector Leaders Examine processes: o Boards: 3% corporate versus 14% charities, 27% colleges, 31% City of Toronto o CEOs: 5% corporate versus 8% Charities, 10% Provincial Government; 11% Universities, 20% Colleges Senior management commitment Develop the pipeline Diversity through the value chain 15

16. Large Financial Institution* Visible Minority Representation *Federally Regulated Employer Data, 2006 Semi-Professionals and Technicians: 40.8% Professionals: 25.6% Middle and Other Managers: 17.9% Senior Managers: 9.9% 16

17. The Diversity Curve Degree of Formalization % of Senior Leaders - Little recognition of problem - No policies - No metrics - Metrics -Targets -Leadership - Integrated policies -Accountability -Transparency

18. The Ecological Model of Social Change IndividualGroupOrganizationSectorSocial Environment 18

19. Action: Individuals, Organizations and Community Count: what gets measured, gets done Lead: make diversity a strategic priority Develop the pipeline: inspire, recruit, develop, promote People Practices: develop and sustain excellent HR policies Communicate: mainstream diversity in all aspects of the organization 19

20. Contact The Diversity Institute Ted Rogers School of Management Ryerson University 350 Victoria Street Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3 Website: www.ryerson.ca/diversity Email: diversityinstitute@ryerson.ca 20