1. Diversity and Inclusion Joe Gerstandt Illuminating Blind
SpotsOurTimeToAct.com
2. 3. 4. Diversity
Diversity is
difference
Social Identity
Cognitive
5. diversity is
Relational
Paradoxical
Multi-dimensional
social identity
cognition
Dynamic
Contextual
6. i d e n t i t y d i v e r s i t y 7. cognitive diversity
differences in mental processes of perception, judgment,
categorization, etc.
Perspectives:ways of representing situations and problems.When
we say that people have diverse perspectives we mean that they see
or envision the set of possibilities differently.Perspectives are
how we organize knowledge.
8. cognitive diversity
Heuristics:ways of generating solutions or problems.Heuristics
apply within perspectives.Given a perspective, a heuristic tells a
person where to search for new solutions or what actions to
take.Heuristics can vary in their sophistication, and they can be
immediate reactions to situations or simple rules of thumb.
9. cognitive diversity
Interpretations:ways of categorizing or partitioning
perspectives
Predictive Models:describe causal relationships between objects
or events and serve as shorthand to make sense of the world.
10. Social Distance Matrix
Rate your comfort level interacting with the following
individuals in the following settings.Use these ratings:
1 very uncomfortable
2 slightly uncomfortable
3 neutral
4 comfortable
5 very comfortable
11. Social Distance Matrix
Non English speaking immigrant
African American male
GLBT
Used car salesman
Convicted sex offender
Islamic male
Homeless person
12. Social Distance Matrix
Co-workers
Neighbors
Sitting next to me at worship
Visitors in my house
Supervisor
Related by marriage
13. Personal SNA
From time to time people discuss important matters with other
people.Looking back over the past six months, who are the people
with whom you discussed matters important to you?(list 1-5
people)
14. Personal SNA
Consider the people you communicate with in order to get your
work done.Of all the people you have communicated with during the
last six months, who has been the most important for getting your
work done?(list 1-5 people)
15. Personal SNA
Consider an important project or initiative that you are
involved in.Consider the people who would be influential for gettig
it approved or obtaining the resources you need.Who would you talk
to to get the support you need?(list 1-5 people)
16. Personal SNA
Who do you socialize with?Socializing includes spending time
with people after work hours, visiting one another at home, going
to social events, going out for meals and so on.Over the last six
months, who are the main people with whom you have socialized
informally?(list 1-5 people)
17. 18. Change 19. resources
The Hidden Connections: A Science for Sustainable Living|
Fritjof Capra
The Living Company| Arie De Geus
Presence| Peter Senge
One From Many:VISA and the Rise of the Chaordic Organization|
Dee Hock
Theory U| C. Otto Scharmer
Pedagogy of the Oppressed| Paulo Freire
20. resources
The Tree of Knowledge| Humberto Maturana and Francisco
Varela
Achieving Success Through Social Capital: Tapping Hidden
Resources in Your Personal and Business Network| Wayne E.
Baker
A Whole New Mind| Daniel Pink
The Medici Effect| Frans Johansson
Diversity Inc. |www.diversityinc.com
21. resources
Leveraging the New Human Capital: Adaptive Strategies, Results
Achieved, and Stories of Transformation| Sandra Burud
The No Asshole Rule| Robert Sutton
Killing Rage: Ending Racism| bell hooks
Competitive Advantage Through People: Unleashing the Power of
the Work Force| Jeffrey Pfeffer
22. resources
The Difference:How the Power of Diversity Creates Better
Groups, Firms, Schools and Societies| Scott E. Page
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking| Malcolm
Gladwell
