diversity & inclusion presented by: amy berrier unc greensboro
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Diversity & Inclusion
Presented by:Amy Berrier
UNC Greensboro
• What is Diversity?• What is Inclusion?• Visible Diversity Traits• Invisible Diversity Traits• Diversity & Inclusion in Action• How can we promote Diversity &
Inclusion?• Case Study! (What would you do?)
Agenda
• What is Diversity?
Diversity?
• What is Inclusion?
Inclusion?
• Improved Understanding
• Valued & Respected
• Irrational Assumptions
• Dialogue
Diversity & Inclusion in action!
• Skin Color• Gender• Physical Abilities• Physical Traits• Behaviors• Age• Body Size/Type
Visible Diversity Traits
• Religion• Values• Socio-economic Status• Sexual Orientation• Culture• Beliefs• Habits• Education• Disability
Invisible Diversity Traits
• Lead by example
• Create a welcoming environment
• Incorporate diversity
• Commitment
• Walk the talk!
How Can We Promote Diversity & Inclusion?
• Feedback
• Assist
• Inclusion
• Respect
Diversity is FAIR
A first rate employee who has been with his school for ten years and has never had a single complaint against him. He makes a controversial statement about a coworker’s sexual orientation when he is asked a point blank question by another coworker.
His remark causes nearly every employee in his department to complain about him to management and demand an apology.
The employee who made the remark admits to having made the statement but refuses to apologize because he believes that he is entitled to his own opinion, especially since he was pressed on the matter.
Should the employee in question be disciplined? Is he entitled to his own opinion in the workplace?
http://policy.uncg.edu/university-policies/discriminatory_conduct/
What would you do?
• Improved understanding of those you work for, with and around
• Creates a work environment that allows everyone to reach their full potential
• Increases employee productivity
• Boosts employee morale
• Improves customer relations
• Reduces complaints and grievances
• It’s the right thing to do!
Things to Remember!
“When we feel a sense of belonging it is not because we are the same as everyone else, but because we have been accepted as we are”
Last Words To Ponder
