Introduction to Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- 1. Introduction to Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Facilitator: John R. Day, Director Office of Diversity Education Planning
- 2. Who’s Here? Our Diversity Mix 2
- 3. Ground Rules • Consider all differences • Give yourself permission to be where you are • What is said here STAYS here • Contribute honestly and positively • Expect unfinished business • Have Fun 3
- 4. Creating an Inclusive Workplace 4
- 5. Global Competencies for a Diverse Workforce • Knowledge: The extent to which an individual possess information about others from diverse backgrounds and cultures. • Understanding: The extent to which an individual comprehends how others feel and why they behave as they do. • Acceptance: The extent to which an individual respects and values the diverse characteristics of others. • Behavior: The extent to which an individual is able to interact effectively with others different from himself or herself. 5
- 6. Dealing with Stereotypes Stereotype: a popular belief held about specific social groups or types of individuals. 6 Activity: In the Neighborhood
- 7. The Neighbors Game 1. A Minister and his family 2. A Jewish family 3. A hard rock band 4. A single woman, never been married with five children You can live in this exclusive neighborhood that has eight families. However, you can choose only one neighbor. Here are your choices: Remember you can only choose one neighbor. List your reasons for choosing that neighbor. 5. An interracial couple with children 6. A doctor and nurse couple 7. A lawyer and business executive couple 8. A deaf blind couple with children
- 8. Developing Your Diversity Action Plan • How can you promote diversity in your unit? • How can you assist employees increase their awareness? • How can your respective unit become more inclusive?
- 9. Questions Contact Us 9 Phone: (404) 413-2569 Email: diversity@gsu.edu Website: odaa.gsu.edu/diversity
Editor's Notes
- #3: Instead of doing introductions since the group is so large, John will do a quick version of “Ups/Downs” like he does in NEO. Less than 10 minutes Identities to ask for: Who is here from a 4 year institution Who is here from a 2 year institution Who is from Central/Middle Georgia Who is from South Georgia Who is from North Georgia Who has Diversity as a part of their job responsibilities? Who is a Chief HR Officer Who is here from the Board of Regents Central Office Who here is a institution President Who is a vice president, director, specialist, etc.
- #4: 2 minutes
- #7: 15 minute exercise Ask the participants to refer to Circle of Differences and pick identities John and Lyndell will model the first thoughts exercise using Limited Term/Temporary Use flip chart or loose flip chart paper at each table to take turns to record Process by allowing three tables to report what the record says and then process as the larger group YOU’LL NEED TO STAY ON TOP OF THE TIME AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THIS PRESENTATION AND GREAT EXERCISES