- 1. Diversity and Inclusion Joe Gerstandt Illuminating Blind
SpotsOurTimeToAct.com
2. 3. 4. Diversity
5. diversity is
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:
11. Social Distance Matrix
- Non English speaking immigrant
12. Social Distance Matrix
- Sitting next to me at worship
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
- 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
- Rise of the Creative Class| Richard Florida
- Social Cognition| Ziva Kunda
23. Thank You! Joe Gerstandt Illuminating Blind Spots
[email_address] www.OurTimeToAct.com 402.740.7081diversity |
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