Leading Diverse Organizations Flashcards
What are the four types of diversity?
- Demographic
- Cognitive/Behavorial
- Organizational/Structural
- Global
Type of Diversity
- Age, race/ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, family status, disability, geographic origin
Demographic
Type of Diversity
- Styles of work, thinking, learning, and personality
Cognitive/Behavioral
Type of Diversity
- Background characteristics such as prior experience in a particular organization/institution that could affect team interactions
Organizational/Structural
Type of Diversity
- Language(s) spoken, citizenship/naturalization status
Global
What are the four reasons managing organization diversity is important?
- Develop Others
- Organizational Culture and Climate
- Respect Individuality and Leverage Diversity
- Establish Common Ground
Importance of Managing Organizational Diversity & Inclusion
- Teamwork, develop people, service mindset, leadership, and foster inclusion
Develop Others
Importance of Managing Organizational Diversity & Inclusion
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Importance of Managing Organizational Diversity & Inclusion
- Eradicating stereotypes, microaggressions, and fostering creativity
Organizational Culture and Climate
Importance of Managing Organizational Diversity & Inclusion
- Multitude of motivation, interests, strengths, weaknesses, improves team productivity
Respect Individuality and Leverage Diversity
Importance of Managing Organizational Diversity & Inclusion
- Vision, goals, rules, regulations, processes for mission accomplishment
Establish Common Ground
List the 3 step process for countering bias.
- Acknowledge
- Calibrate
- Transform
3 Step Process for Countering Bias
- Accept or admit the existence of our own bias(es)
Step 1. Achnowledge
3 Step Process for Countering Bias
- Adjust our perceptions so they can be used more accurately
- Transcend binary thinking, explory with empathy
Step 2. Calibrate
3 Step Process for Countering Bias
- Make changes to the character and form of your engagement
- Set the example
Step 3. Transform