2. Diversity
Diversity is generally defined as
Acknowledging, understanding,
accepting, valuing and celebrating
differences among people with respect to
age, class, ethnic, gender, physical and
mental ability, race, spiritual practices
and public assistance status.
6. Diversity in thought process
Well, things are not always as they appear
…
We need to look at the actual picture
behind the visible one …
Want to see HOW ???
8. Diversity in thought process
Did you consider the real & big picture
while considering your choice of card?
This happens most of the time since we
always tend to think of our own objectives
and miss out the big picture.
Conclusion:
Don’t just HEAR what the person says but
LISTEN and UNDERDSTAND his point of
view…
9. Diversity in thought process
For this:
We need to diversify our horizon
Diversity is not just about age, race, ability
… It ACTUALLY lies in our thinking process …
your thought process.
12. Managing Diversity
Defined as “Planning and implementing
organisational systems and practices to
manage people so that the potential
advantages of diversity are maximised
while its potential disadvantages are
minimised.”
13. Diversity as an Asset
Stimulates creativity
Better service to regional customers
Better problem solving
Greater system flexibility
Effective & Happy work-force
15. Workforce Diversity:
Religion
India: A multi cultural country
Accommodation for Religious beliefs
Providing flexible timing for holy days
Posting holy days for different religion in
the company calendar.
16. Challenges in Managing
Diversity
Individual Vs Group fairness
Resistance to change
Resentment
Interpersonal conflicts
Retention
Backlash
Competition for Opportunity
17. Ideas to Manage Diversity
Create an inclusive environment
Communicate commitment to all staff
Involve all when designing a program
Avoid stereotyping
Equal Employment
Create Employee-
Resource groups