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Slide 1: Diversity
Slide 2: Program Objectives  Emphasize the value of diversity. Eliminate misconceptions of diversity and its effects. Improve the management of diversity.   www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Slide 3: A Challenge (1 of 2) Please Write a One Sentence Definition of: DIVERSITY www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Slide 4: A Challenge  (2 of 2) Did any of the following words appear in your definition? –Different. –Individual. –Race. –Unlike Characteristics. –Diverse. –Minorities. –Unique. –Variety. www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Slide 5: 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.  www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
Slide 6: Aspects of Diversity       Age. Race. Gender Ethnicity. Sexual orientation. Physical attributes. www.readysetpresent.com Page 6
Slide 7: Understanding Diversity  (1 of 3) Diversity is more than just tolerating differences. It is respecting, appreciating, and understanding the varying characteristics of individuals. www.readysetpresent.com Page 7
Slide 8: 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. www.readysetpresent.com Page 8
Slide 9: 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!  www.readysetpresent.com Page 9
Slide 10: 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. www.readysetpresent.com Page 10
Slide 11: A Lack of Diversity  (2 of 2) Instead, it seems that we have a few, small melting pots, located in gate-way 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. www.readysetpresent.com Page 11
Slide 12: Diversity Programs www.readysetpresent.com Page 12
Slide 13: Four Areas Impacted by Diversity Management www.readysetpresent.com Page 13
Slide 14: Workforce Demographic Change www.readysetpresent.com Page 14
Slide 15: Successfully Managing Diversity www.readysetpresent.com Page 15
Slide 16: What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com Page 16
Slide 17: Download “Diversity” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com 140 slides include: the various aspects of diversity, understanding diversity, 4 examples of innovative diversity programs, 4 types of workforce benefits, 6 key goals of diversified corporations, diversity in business and how to efficiently manage your workforce, 8 leadership characteristics important to tackling diversity, enacting change, how to reword an issue, promoting safe communication outlets, the 4 areas impacted by diversity management, how to: recruit, retain, benchmark, train and communicate, the 3 stages of workforce demographic change, measuring productivity and investment potential, the 5 step process of organizational change, 6 slides on catering to your consumer market, 3 common methods of risk diversification, methods and programs organizations can use to diversify, and more. Royalty Free - Use Them Over and Over Again. www.readysetpresent.com Page 17