Added by Guy Farmer on October 1, 2009 at 12:28pm —
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Think about this proposition: Diversity is about celebrating differences but not exclusively so. I write this because what often gets left behind is a focus on the things we have in common. When we work from the things we share we open the door to many opportunities to connect including some of the following.
1. Learning more about others.
2. Building empathy.
3. Removing barriers.
4. Moving away from us vs. them.
5. Creating a common bond.
When we work on creating a new collaboration with peo…
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Added by Guy Farmer on June 30, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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Many people I talk with stare blankly when I talk about diversity. I frequently wonder whether people even realize that diversity is all around them.
Think of your regular workplace. Are there two people who think exactly alike? Do any two people look exactly the same? Does everyone have the same leadership style? Does everyone have exactly the same knowledge? Did everyone grow up exactly the same way?
I could go on and but the point is that every workplace is made up of people from diverse ba…
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Added by Guy Farmer on June 9, 2009 at 6:31pm —
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article from ourtimetoact.com on the common misconceptions about diversity.
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Added by Guy Farmer on May 26, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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article from itbusinessedge.com on how introducing someone different into a social situation can improve the group's performance.
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Added by Guy Farmer on May 15, 2009 at 12:28pm —
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article from thecompletelawyer.com on initiatives to expand diversity discourse by various organizations.
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Added by Guy Farmer on May 15, 2009 at 12:27pm —
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article from diversityinc.com on how Rutgers University is using diversity to transform society.
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Added by Guy Farmer on May 11, 2009 at 10:14pm —
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article from americandiversityreport.com on the ways diversity practices can go awry in companies.
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Added by Guy Farmer on April 20, 2009 at 12:02pm —
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article from Reuters.com on creating a harassment-free workplace.
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Added by Guy Farmer on April 8, 2009 at 2:56pm —
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An article on the effect of colorblindness in the workplace.
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Added by Guy Farmer on March 25, 2009 at 1:57pm —
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article from thecompletelawyer.com on eliminating bias in organizations.
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Added by Guy Farmer on March 12, 2009 at 9:30am —
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An article on the consistent correlation between women executives and high profitability.
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Added by Guy Farmer on March 5, 2009 at 6:10pm —
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Many managers and executives see their role as one where they give orders and make sure they are carried out. This is one key function of a supervisor but a piece that sometimes goes missing is distinguishing between two-way communication and information. We are taught that communication is about getting our point of view across but there is much more. Let's look at the difference between the two. Take a moment to think about where you are on the continuum and what you can do to add to your skil…
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Added by Guy Farmer on March 3, 2009 at 4:13pm —
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I get a lot of questions from my clients about what are some practical things they can do promote diversity and inclusion in their organizations. They frequently seem focused on policies and procedures but there is one basic thing we can look at to profoundly affect our workplace environment, our own behavior. Think about the power you have to make your business or organization a welcoming and safe place. You can set the agenda and the tone which will then guide your entire operation just by set…
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Added by Guy Farmer on February 17, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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article from jobjournal.com on diversity practices in California.
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Added by Guy Farmer on January 21, 2009 at 1:53pm —
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article from the Courant.com on who needs diversity training, it's pros and cons.
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Added by Guy Farmer on January 21, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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So much of diversity and change has to do with restructuring the way we do things in the workplace to include new ideas and approaches. It's natural for people to become apprehensive when changes occur in the workplace. This could be a new copy machine, a new procedure, a different mission, a change of leadership or changes in the composition of the workforce.
As with anything new, people have a remarkable ability to adapt to any changes. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help you…
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Added by Guy Farmer on December 31, 2008 at 3:03pm —
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One of the key skills that people building diversity programs can benefit from is empathy. This often-used but seldom-understood term is the underpinning of much of the practice of inclusion. It consists of a basic question, "What am I doing today to ensure that I fully understand how another person experiences the world?"
We have a limitless capability to understand others but it requires discipline and putting our own experience of the world on the shelf and stand back an enjoy learning about…
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Added by Guy Farmer on December 18, 2008 at 1:01pm —
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Businesses are frequently faced with managing diverse staff and bringing them together to support the mission of the company. Companies have realized the benefit of creating a workplace that harnesses the energy of different people and draws from their diverse talents and abilities.
In today's workplace, diversity is no longer an abstract concept but an opportunity to strengthen your business. Here are some focus questions that will help your company begin to formulate a diversity plan.
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Added by Guy Farmer on November 20, 2008 at 2:02pm —
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Diversity is about building strong relationships with others. We frequently get caught up in the superficial attributes of our differences while forgetting how much we have in common. Building relationships is one of the most direct ways to get rid of a "difference based" model of diversity.
When we focus on differences only we tend to behave in ways that emphasize the things we don't share. If, however, we give more importance to simply building relationships with each other we tend to look fo…
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Added by Guy Farmer on November 17, 2008 at 2:38pm —
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