An organization or community can demonstrate a policy that is open and encompasses the dimensions of diversity, but to the matter whether or not that organization is inclusive depends on additional factors. According to Verna Myers in her book Moving Diversity Forward; she describes diversity as an invitation to a party while she describes the term inclusion as being asked to dance. Diversity programs may get people through the door, but inclusion provides encouragement for full participation through the recognition that different ideas and experiences are valuable in the development of organizations and communities. Beyond diversity toward inclusion is the ability of an organization
An organization or community can demonstrate a policy that is open and encompasses the dimensions of diversity, but to the matter whether or not that organization is inclusive depends on additional factors. According to Verna Myers in her book Moving Diversity Forward; she describes diversity as an invitation to a party while she describes the term inclusion as being asked to dance. Diversity programs may get people through the door, but inclusion provides encouragement for full participation through the recognition that different ideas and experiences are valuable in the development of organizations and communities. Beyond diversity toward inclusion is the ability of an organization