New Employee Orientation

Session #1 – Why Literacy MattersFebruary 14, 2014

Diversity & Inclusion

Definitions

• Diversity

• Inclusion

What does Diversity create?

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The Minnesota Literacy Council knows that the success of our work depends on understanding and embracing differences. Diversity in our organizational culture fosters positive learning environments for everyone.

It is our vision to:• Understand, acknowledge, and appreciate difference;• Utilize our understanding of difference to improve ourselves and our work; and,• Foster an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all.

Diversity includes many dimensions: age, gender, education, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, personality and talents. We strive to have our staff, volunteers, and board reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in our programs.

Background & Framework

• Our work with One Ummah Consulting

• The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)

5 stages of Intercultural Development

1. Denial

2. Polarization• Defense• Reversal

3. Minimization

4. Acceptance

5. Adaptation

Next steps