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Challenges of working in an increasingly diverse workforce. Dr. Regina McClinton Intercultural Training Certificate Grand Valley State University. For Today:. What do we mean by diversity? Benefits of diversity Challenges of diversity Group exercise. What is Diversity?.
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Challenges of working in an increasingly diverse workforce Dr. Regina McClinton Intercultural Training Certificate Grand Valley State University
For Today: What do we mean by diversity? Benefits of diversity Challenges of diversity Group exercise
Benefits of Diversity Broader Service Range Increased Adaptability Variety of Viewpoints Global Perspective Language Skills More Effective Execution
Challenges of diversity Implementation of Policies Communication Resistance to Change Successful Management
Challenges of diversity- Management Changed Power Dynamics Participation Diversity of Opinions Overcoming Inertia Tokenism
How global is diversity? http://www.eeotrust.org.nz/peoplepower/index.cfm
How global is diversity? http://youtu.be/kNqWcsI0IRA But “diversity” is different in each country.
Group Activity: You are all employees of PACES Inc., a young company that is rapidly expanding. The president and CEO of PACES is committed to diversity, and has charged you all to address the eight Key Systems that will assist PACES to achieve its diversity goals. Each of you will be assigned a system and you are to suggest strategies and tasks to help PACES achieve its diversity goals. Areas: Recruitment Coaching Hiring Mentoring Performance Management Flexible Work Arrangements Career Development Training Education