1. Diversify ® Maximizing Diversity since 2006

2. Diversify® 1. How is this individual diverse? 2. True or False: It is best for individuals to leave their differences at the door when they go to work? Diverse IQ

3. Diversify® 3. What is an open door policy? a.) Leaving the door open. b.) A seamless flow of information from the top of an organization to the bottom. c.) Allowing to work force to come to work when they want. Diverse IQ

4. Diversify® 4. True or False: Homogeneous teams are the best scenario for work teams in an organization? 5. True or False: Conflict in the workplace is negative and should be avoided at all costs? Diverse IQ

5. Synopsis of the data The data we collected reveals your company lacks diversity.

6. Income of Everett Cabinets YearIncome 1946125,089 1950225,640 1954384,652 1958502,124 1962718,999 1966902,468 19701,245,879 19741,532,341 19781,980,245 19822,245,849 19862,598,735 19902,701,254 19943,024,658 19983,221,090 20022,920,126 20062,802,983

7. The Dominance of Caucasians within the company Ethnicity Caucasian: 642, 88% Minority: 88, 12%

8. Gender Totals within the company

9. Breakdown of race & gender

10. Overview of Diversity Diversity is at an all time high in America The business world is in a state of constant flux Adaptation and embracing diversity=success

11. What is Diversity? Diversity is… Diversity is the state of being different in which individuals are different from one another.

12. Diversify® Dimensions of Diversity

13. Perceptions create difference Visible attributes are primarily what others base their perceptions on. Invisible attributes must be disclosed by the individual Experiences shape perceptions

14. Understanding Experiences The exterior environment shapes individuals experiences Compensate for others with different experiences

15. Diversify® Profits are down Losing market share Last new product line was 5 years ago Current Situation

16. Diversify® Focusing on the benefits of differences, and developing an environment in which everyone feels valued and accepted Value Diversity

17. Diversify® Diversity is not valued at Everett Cabinets Having a negative effect on your 730 employees Everett Cabinets Audit

18. Diversify® Start at top of Everett Cabinets Tie Diversity to your mission statement, long-term goals, vision, and policies Changing Corporate Culture

19. Diversify® Current Mission Statement Everett Cabinets aims to produce quality cabinets, while maintaining tradition to create profit New Mission Statement Mission Statement

20. Dramatization Demonstration of diversity

21. Diversify’s 6 step Training Program Step 1: Provide information about oneself Step 2: Experience diversity (personal interaction and diverse events) Step 3: Informed about others differences and cultures

22. Training Cont. Step 4: Understand the dynamics of others cultures Step 5: Appreciate and accept others Step 6: Show respect

23. Mentoring Programs and Networks Top Level employees paired with lower level employees. Promotes Diversity and Communication Open Door Policy Career Development Support System For: Info & Motivation Networks Builds comfort within groups

24. Diversity in Teams Plan & set Goals for the future Leadership Committees Communication

25. Conflict is… A mental struggle that arises from the simultaneous operations of opposing impulses, and drives external or internal demands. An expression of differences forcing us to recognize that diversity and difference are essential characteristics common to all human experience. Not always a bad thing- It can lead to the birth of new ideas or bring different people together as they try to find a solution. However some conflict is destructive and violent.

26. Ambiguity - the greatest stimulus for misunderstanding, lack of clarity, and conflict responses. Circumstances of Ambiguity Know what you want to say – think before you speak. Check for clarification – never assume you’ve been understood. LISTEN!! -

27. Hey John, I am writing to inform you that I will be absent from today's department meeting. My daughter has come down with the flu and I will be attending to her. I know that this is last minute, but I know that everyone understands my situation. Thanks Again, Jane Smith Dear Jane, Ok here is the deal. We are very upset that you are going to be missing our department meeting today. Our department has decided to delegate your duties to one of your co-workers, since you have missed another meeting. We also feel that you are more of a detriment to our department than a benefit because you are single mother. All of your ideas seem to be child-like; we think this may be because of all that time you spend with your daughter. I suggest that you either jump on board with us, or you will be an unemployed single mother. John Cook John, Well I feel that you don't understand my situation because the department is filled with egocentric males. What would you guys know about raising a child? I will be asking the CEO to place me in another department in the company. Jane Smith

28. Think before you speak!!

29. The Key to Success: Diversity Utilization Understand diversity Implement diversity programs Conflict management Team diversity...if properly implemented the amalgamation of concepts lead to effective communication within an organization