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Welcome to the Building Bridges to Understanding Seminar. Diversity Defined. Recognizing, appreciating, valuing, and utilizing the unique talents and contributions of all individuals. Circle of Differences. Flex-time. Age. Language. Non-union. Weight. Union. Disability. Single.
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Diversity Defined Recognizing, appreciating, valuing, and utilizing the unique talents and contributions of all individuals.
Circle of Differences Flex-time Age Language Non-union Weight Union Disability Single Technical Married Race Non-technical Part-time Religion Function Gender Tall Position Short Education Class Sexual Orientation
Ground Rules • There are few right or wrong answers • Listen to each other • Respect differences • Agree to disagree • Speak from self • What is said in this room STAYS in this room • Contribute honestly and positively • Expect unfinished business • Have fun
KNOWLEDGE 0 8 15 12 4 4 INFORMATION STEREOTYPES Tally Box KNOWLEDGE 3 3 0 4 4 2 5 4 1 1 27 23 STEREOTYPES
Factors • Values • Biases • Auras • Projection • Behavioral Styles Factors that affect our perceptions of others:
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