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Slide 2: www.ReadySetPresent.com Program Objectives the value of  Emphasize diversity.  Eliminate misconceptions of diversity and its effects. Improve the management of diversity.  Page 2
Slide 3: www.ReadySetPresent.com A Challenge (1 of 2) Please Write a One Sentence Definition of: DIVERSITY Page 3
Slide 4: www.ReadySetPresent.com A Challenge (2 of 2) Did any of the following words appear in your definition?  Different  Individual  Race  Unlike  Diverse  Minorities  Unique  Variety Characteristics Page 4
Slide 5: www.ReadySetPresent.com Definition The ways we are different; the condition of having unique characteristics. The condition of being diverse: Variety; especially: the inclusion of diverse people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization. Page 5
Slide 6: www.ReadySetPresent.com Aspects of Diversity  Age      Race Gender Ethnicity Sexual orientation Physical attributes Page 6
Slide 7: www.ReadySetPresent.com Understanding Diversity (1 of 3) Diversity is more than just tolerating differences. It is respecting, appreciating, and understanding the varying characteristics of individuals. Page 7
Slide 8: www.ReadySetPresent.com Understanding Diversity (2 of 3) Everyone is unique and no single person is a representative of a certain group. Stereotypes and other racial biases/prejudices are damaging to a business. Page 8
Slide 9: www.ReadySetPresent.com Understanding Diversity (3 of 3) Discrimination breeds narrowmindedness, impairs employee morale, strains employee relationships and thus, damages productivity. Not to mention, it is illegal and costly in terms of litigation! Page 9
Slide 10: www.ReadySetPresent.com A Lack of Diversity (1 of 2) The stereotype of the US as a “melting pot” is misleading, because most minorities live in certain parts of the country. In many areas, for practical purposes, we in the United States are actually lacking real ethnic, racial, and religious diversity. Page 10
Slide 11: www.ReadySetPresent.com A Lack of Diversity (2 of 2) Instead, it seems that we have a few, small melting pots, located in gateway metros where Blacks, Asians and Hispanics live in large numbers. In contrast, the Midwest and South are still pre-dominantly occupied by Whites, as are many suburban areas nationwide. Page 11
Slide 12: www.ReadySetPresent.com Diversity Training  Covers many topics, the most influential being: AWARENESS... Page 12
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