1. Diversity

2. What is Diversity?

3. Valuing Diversity Valuing diversity is what institutions and members of communities do to acknowledge the benefits of their differences and similarities. They work to build sustainable relationships among people and institutions with diverse memberships.

4. What is Diversity? Diversity represents all the ways we are different but valuing diversity focuses on how we are different and how we are similar Laws provide the first basis for diversity: equal employment opportunity - race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, etc. Concepts of diversity and valuing diversity is broader than legal requirement Encourages tolerance and understanding – treating people with dignity and respect

5. Forms of Diversity

6. Age and generational influences (Children, adolescents, elders), Developmental and acquired disabilities (people with developmental or acquired disabilities), Religion and spiritual orientation (religious minority cultures), Ethnicity (ethnic minority cultures)

7. Forms of Diversity Socio-economic status (people of lower status by class, education, occupation, income, rural or urban habitat, family name), Sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual people), National origin (refugees, immigrants, international, students), Gender (women and transgender people).

8. Quotations on Diversity “Tolerance implies a respect for another person, not because he is wrong or even because he is right, but because he is human.” John Cogley Commonweal

9. Quotations on Diversity “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th U.S. President, Republican

10. Common Responsibilities of Organizations Control costs Market services in an effective way Report business performance to a group of stakeholders Effectively manage the workforce Respond to changes in the business environment Manage organizational effectiveness

11. Why Value Diversity? Future workforce will have huge demographic variations Companies report competitive advantage as the key driver of diversity efforts Diverse markets require diverse operatives; organizations must know the markets they seek to serve

12. The Business Case for Diversity Improved Organizational Performance Improved Organizational Performance Reduced Turnover, Improved Retention Reduced Turnover, Improved Retention Increased Innovation Increased Innovation Increased Effectiveness in Minority Markets Increased Effectiveness in Minority Markets Positive Impact on Group Performance Positive Impact on Group Performance

13. Diversity IS... Understanding the needs of each individual Having the courage to make the “right” people decisions Wanting everyone to maximize his/her potential Broadening your norms of acceptance Soliciting and listening to every employee’s opinion Creating an environment where teammates will respect each other Recognizing and capitalizing on the value of a diverse workforce Woven into your day-to-day activities

14. Diversity IS NOT... The lowering of performance standards A special program to make majority males feel guilty A replacement or substitute for Affirmative Action A program to develop women and minorities at the expense of majority males A short-term strategy An option

15. The Business Case for Diversity Bottom Line Diversity can create stronger, more resilient organizations Innovation is a by-product of diversity Innovation is key to vitality in the 21 st century

16. Golden Rule “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

17. Platinum Rule "Treat others the way they want to be treated."