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Maximizing Diversity since 2006

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1. How is this individual diverse?

2. True or False: It is best for individuals to leave their differences at the door when they go to work?

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3. What is an open door policy?a.) Leaving the door open.b.) A seamless flow of information from the top of an organization to the bottom.c.) Allowing to work force to come to work when they want.

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4. True or False: Homogeneous teams are the best scenario for work teams in an organization?

5. True or False: Conflict in the workplace is negative and should be avoided at all costs?

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Synopsis of the data

The data we collected reveals your company lacks diversity.

Income of Everett Cabinets

Company Income

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Year Income

1946 125,089

1950 225,640

1954 384,652

1958 502,124

1962 718,999

1966 902,468

1970 1,245,879

1974 1,532,341

1978 1,980,245

1982 2,245,849

1986 2,598,735

1990 2,701,254

1994 3,024,658

1998 3,221,090

2002 2,920,126

2006 2,802,983

The Dominance of Caucasians within the company Ethnicity Caucasian: 642, 88% Minority: 88, 12%

Dominant Ethnicity within Company

642; 88%

88; 12%

Caucasian

Minority

Gender Totals within the company

Distribution of gender within the company

650, 89%

80, 11%

Male

Female

Breakdown of race & genderGender & Race Breakdown

57; 8%31; 4%

593; 81%

49; 7%

Minority Males

Minority Females

Caucasian Males

Caucasian Females

Overview of Diversity Diversity is at an all time high in

America

The business world is in a state of constant flux

Adaptation and embracing diversity=success

What is Diversity?

Diversity is…

Diversity is the state of being different in which individuals are different from one another.

Diversify®Dimensions of Diversity

Perceptions create difference Visible attributes are primarily what

others base their perceptions on. Invisible attributes must be disclosed

by the individual Experiences shape perceptions

Understanding Experiences The exterior environment shapes

individuals experiences Compensate for others with different

experiences

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Profits are down Losing market share Last new product line was 5 years

ago

Current Situation

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Focusing on the benefits of differences, and developing an environment in which everyone feels valued and accepted

Value Diversity

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Diversity is not valued at Everett Cabinets Having a negative effect on your 730

employees

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Start at top of Everett Cabinets Tie Diversity to your mission statement,

long-term goals, vision, and policies

Changing Corporate Culture

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Current Mission Statement Everett Cabinets aims to produce quality cabinets,

while maintaining tradition to create profit

New Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Dramatization

Demonstration of diversity

Diversify’s 6 step Training Program Step 1: Provide information about

oneself

Step 2: Experience diversity (personal interaction and diverse events)

Step 3: Informed about others differences and cultures

Training Cont. Step 4: Understand the dynamics of

others cultures

Step 5: Appreciate and accept others

Step 6: Show respect

Mentoring Programs and Networks Top Level employees paired with lower level

employees. Promotes Diversity and Communication Open Door Policy Career Development Support System For: Info & Motivation

Networks Builds comfort within groups

Diversity in Teams Plan & set Goals for the future

Leadership Committees

Communication

Conflict is… A mental struggle that arises from the

simultaneous operations of opposing impulses, and drives external or internal demands.

An expression of differences forcing us to recognize that diversity and difference are essential characteristics common to all human experience.

Not always a bad thing- It can lead to the birth of new ideas or bring different people together as they try to find a solution. However some conflict is destructive and violent.

Ambiguity - the greatest stimulus for misunderstanding, lack of clarity, and conflict responses.

Circumstances of Ambiguity

Know what you want to say – think before you speak.

Check for clarification – never assume you’ve been understood.

LISTEN!! -

Hey John,I am writing to inform you that I will be absent from today's department meeting. My daughter has come down with the flu and I will be attending to her. I know that this is last minute, but I know that everyone understands my situation.

Thanks Again,Jane Smith

Dear Jane,Ok here is the deal. We are very upset that you are going to be missing our department meeting today. Our department has decided to delegate your duties to one of your co-workers, since you have missed another meeting. We also feel that you are more of a detriment to our department than a benefit because you are single mother. All of your ideas seem to be child-like; we think this may be because of all that time you spend with your daughter. I suggest that you either jump on board with us, or you will be an unemployed single mother.

John Cook

John,Well I feel that you don't understand my situation because the department is filled with egocentric males. What would you guys know about raising a child? I will be asking the CEO to place me in another department in the company.

Jane Smith

Think before you speak!!

The Key to Success: Diversity Utilization

Understand diversity Implement diversity programs Conflict management Team diversity...if properly implemented the

amalgamation of concepts lead to effective communication within an organization