Diversity and Inclusion Flashcards
What are some advantages to a diverse team?
Different ideas and new ways of working, different backgrounds bring different experiences, a diverse workforce adds to the employer’s brand and company culture.
What is workplace diversity?
Diversity in the workplace means that a company hires a wide range of diverse individuals. This applies to gender, race, age, ethnicity, language, education, background.
Please explain what inclusion in the workplace means to you?
The achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated and respected fairly, have access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organisation’s success.
What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?
Diversity is the characteristics which make us all different. Inclusion is the making everyone feel welcome
What is meant by the term unconscious bias?
The underlying attitude and stereotypes that people unconsciously attribute to another person or group of people that affect how they understand and engage with that person or group.
Can you explain what equal opportunity is?
Ensuring everybody has an equal chance to take up opportunities, make full use of those opportunities on offer and fulfil their potential.
What is teamwork?
A cooperative effort by a group of people to achieve a common goal.
What makes a strong and effective team
Clear understanding of team objectives, valuing members strengths and weaknesses, range of different skills amongst team members, mutual trust, mutual respect.
What are the benefits of teamwork?
Shared workload, improved productivity, improved quality, increased employee motivation.
How would you deal with an inexperienced team member?
Provide encouragement and motivation, draw up a plan to strengthen their areas of weakness, give constructive feedback, provide support.
How do you promote open discussions within your team?
Create a calm and relaxed environment during meetings/workshops. Promote the ‘there are no silly questions’ culture.
Why might a team fail?
Poor selection of team members that do not meet the required skills, inadequate resources, conflicting personalities and poor leadership.
