Diversity Conciousness
Diversity-Conscious in Teams Workplace Training Outline
Team C
COMM/315
Brian Lempke
August 12, 2013
Diversity-Conscious in Teams
Workplace Training
I. Introduction
a. Defining Diversity – “A state of unlikeness” or “the condition of being different”
b. “Our ability to recognize, understand, and adapt to these differences is a major focus of diversity Consciousness” (Bucher, 2010, P.1).
i. Cultural Landscaping
1. Language
2. Work/Life Issues
3. Use of Technology
4. Surnames ii. Dimensions of Diversity
1. Race
2. Ethnicity
3. Gender
4. Value
II. Workforce Diversity Improves A Business
a. “Diversity Education refers to all the strategies that enable us to develop diversity consciousness” (Bucher, 2010, p. 33).
i. Diversity Skills/Diversity Training
1. Flexible Thinking
2. Communication
3. Teamwork
4. Leadership Skills ii. Diversity Consciousness
1. Understanding
2. Awareness
3. Skills
b. Diversity Consciousness Success at the Workplace
i. “Relating to Others”
1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Flexibility Skills and Adaptability
3. Teamwork Skills
4. Cultural Awareness and understanding
5. Self-evaluation Skills ii. Multiple Intelligence – “A greater awareness of the variety of multiple intelligences as well as learning styles can empower us and maximize our chances for success (Bucher, 2010, p. 49).”
1. Ability to expand repertoire of learning style.
2. Ability to appreciate and maintain pride in one’s background and culture.
3. Ability to network and learn from everyone and anyone.
4. Ability to deal effectively with barriers.
III. Comply with Legal Expectations
a. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for: overseeing and enforcing federal laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
b. EEOC regulations make it illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment.
IV. Personal and Social barriers
a. These barriers
Team C
COMM/315
Brian Lempke
August 12, 2013
Diversity-Conscious in Teams
Workplace Training
I. Introduction
a. Defining Diversity – “A state of unlikeness” or “the condition of being different”
b. “Our ability to recognize, understand, and adapt to these differences is a major focus of diversity Consciousness” (Bucher, 2010, P.1).
i. Cultural Landscaping
1. Language
2. Work/Life Issues
3. Use of Technology
4. Surnames ii. Dimensions of Diversity
1. Race
2. Ethnicity
3. Gender
4. Value
II. Workforce Diversity Improves A Business
a. “Diversity Education refers to all the strategies that enable us to develop diversity consciousness” (Bucher, 2010, p. 33).
i. Diversity Skills/Diversity Training
1. Flexible Thinking
2. Communication
3. Teamwork
4. Leadership Skills ii. Diversity Consciousness
1. Understanding
2. Awareness
3. Skills
b. Diversity Consciousness Success at the Workplace
i. “Relating to Others”
1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Flexibility Skills and Adaptability
3. Teamwork Skills
4. Cultural Awareness and understanding
5. Self-evaluation Skills ii. Multiple Intelligence – “A greater awareness of the variety of multiple intelligences as well as learning styles can empower us and maximize our chances for success (Bucher, 2010, p. 49).”
1. Ability to expand repertoire of learning style.
2. Ability to appreciate and maintain pride in one’s background and culture.
3. Ability to network and learn from everyone and anyone.
4. Ability to deal effectively with barriers.
III. Comply with Legal Expectations
a. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for: overseeing and enforcing federal laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
b. EEOC regulations make it illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment.
IV. Personal and Social barriers
a. These barriers