Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking Flashcards
what is workplace diversity?
Diversity in the workplace means that a company hires a wide range of diverse individuals . Diversity is often misconceived as solely multicultural matters; however, it also applies to diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, language, educational, background, etc.
What are some of the advanatges of a diverse team
Different ideas and new ways of thinking.
Different backgrounds bring different experiences.
A diverse workforce adds to employer brand and company culture.
Please define inclusion in the workplace?
The achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organisation’s success
Why is diversity important in the workplace?
it brings different perspectives and ideas to the company.
It is beneficial to have all perspectives and viewpoints aimed at helping to calibrate, refine and define the company’s executions and services that it offers.
what is the difference between diversity and inclusion?
Diversity - the characteristics and things that make us all different.
Inclusion - making everyone feel welcome
What is meant by the term unconscious bias?
the underlying attitudes and stereotypes that people unconsciously attribute to another person or group of people that affect how they understand and engage with a person or group
Explain what equal opportunity is?
ensuring everybody has an equal chance to take up opportunities and to make full use of the opportunities on offer and to fulfil their potential
What is meant by teamwork?
A co-operative effort by a group of people to achieve a common goal
In a teamwork environment, people understand and believe that thinking, planning, decisions and actions are better when done co-operatively
what makes a good/effective team?
A common sense of purpose
Clear understanding of team objectives
Resources to achieve objectives
Mutual Respect
Valuing members strengths and weaknesses
Mutual Trust
Willingness to share knowledge and expertise
willingness to speak openly
Range of skills amongst team members
range of personal styles for various roles
what are the benefits of team working?
Shared workload
Improved productivity
Improved quality
Improved customer focus
Speed up the development of solutions
Increase employee motivation
Utilise different Skillsets
Difference between a team and a committee
A committee is a body of people appointed for a function
A team is a group of people aiming for a common goal in good spirit
How would you go about selecting the right people to join your team?
Firstly, understand the task and identify what skills and experience is required.
Review the existing team to understand the skills and experience already available.
Select new team members to fill the shortfall; the dynamics of the existing team should be considered to ensure the new people ‘fit’ with the existing team.
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 where needed
How do you promote open discussions within your team?
create a calm and relaxed environment during meetings/workshops to make people feel welcome, significant and at ease
why might a team fail?
Poor selection of team members that do not meet the skills required to achieve an objective
inadequate resource, conflicting personalities and poor leadership.
