Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Course Objectives

What is Diversity?

The Diversity Wheel illustrates the various aspects of each one of our diverse qualities. Please select the tabs on the right to view the Diversity Wheel and explore more about each main aspect.

Personality – Includes our likes, dislikes, values and beliefs. This is greatly influenced by the outer circles of the wheel surrounding us.

Internal Dimensions – Aspects of Diversity which we have no control over and are most visible. Some may change over time; i.e. age and ability/disability.

External Dimensions – Aspects of diversity which we have some control over and can make decisions on. This is the aspect of diversity where most of our relationships reside.

Organizational Dimensions – Aspects of culture found in a work setting. Issues of preferential treatment and opportunities for development by the aspects of this layer.

EEO, AA. D&I, What’s the difference?

Other frequently used terms:

Please review the scenario below!

Biases Defined

How do biases form?

Bias and the Workplace

Phases of the Cultural Competence Journey

Phase 1 – Cultural Destructiveness - Views themselves as culturally superior to other cultures

Phase 2 – Cultural Incapacity – Lacks cultural awareness and thinks there is only one way of doing things

Phase 3 – Cultural Blindness – Sees all the same people, and thinks everyone should be treated the same

Phase 4 – Cultural Pre-Competence – Recognize different cultures and seeks to learn about them

Phase 5 – Cultural Competency – Accepts, appreciates and accommodates cultural differences. Understands the effect his/her own culture has in relating to others

Phase 6 – Cultural Proficiency – Actively seeks knowledge about other cultures; educates others about cultural differences

Before you begin you Cultural Competence Journey, Remember…..

CHALLENGE your assumptions

RECOGNIZE that you have biases

IDENTIFY your own biases

ESTABLISH a relationship with an individual

ENGAGE– with people who are different from you

COMMIT to experiencing individuals, not groups

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