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The Value of Understanding DiversityIn Diversity There’s Strength
Steve ElwartSteve Elwart2007 Course Directors Development Conference2007 Course Directors Development [email protected]
Diversityis more than justbeing different
Diversityis more than justbeing different
it is the understandingthat each one of us is unique
and valuable
Diversityis understanding
what makes us different and the values that those
differences can bring.
Diversity,and with that understanding,
we are stronger for it.
What is Diversity?
Diversity embraces the qualities of Diversity embraces the qualities of other people that are different from other people that are different from
our ownour own..
Understanding that Diversity is:Understanding that Diversity is:
Human diversityCultural diversity
Organizational diversity
Human diversityCultural diversity
Organizational diversity
So….How do we make this presentationrelevant?
So….How do we make this presentationrelevant?
We can apply the 5 rules of..
WHO is our target audience?
WHAT do we present?
WHEN do we apply it?
WHERE do you find participants/staff?
HOW do you ensure that message has been receive?
Who…..Look at the demographics of
your council base.
National ethnic makeup < age 18
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
American Indian
What…..Look beyond differences using those
differences to enhance the similarities.
0%
5%
10%
15%
1990 2000 2005
Black
Hispanic
Asian
American Indian
When…..
The time is now. In all that we drive, use diversity to make us stronger.
18,200
18,400
18,600
18,800
19,000
19,200
19,400
19,600
19,800
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Where…..As you devise your action plan (ticket), take into
account where the great impact for you and those you influence can help lead change.
White
African-American
Hispanic/Latino
Asian-American
(49%)
(15%)
(24%)
(12%)
How Does Diversity Make Us Stronger?
Full Utilization
Stronger Together
Opens New Ways of Thinking
Come Inspirations, Fresh Ideas, and New Solutions
How Can We Use Diversity?
Aggressively recruit Identify and challenge Encourage all to contribute Serve as visible role models
VISIONVISION
A VISION IS PICTURE OF FUTURE SUCCESS
(Articulates the goal
you want to achieve)
A VISION IS PICTURE OF FUTURE SUCCESS
(Articulates the goal
you want to achieve)
MISSIONMISSION
AMISSION IS FORMED OF THE STEPS THAT LEAD TO
THE REALIZATION OF A VISION
(The means of reaching that goal)
AMISSION IS FORMED OF THE STEPS THAT LEAD TO
THE REALIZATION OF A VISION
(The means of reaching that goal)
Diversity and Staff
Three steps must be completed before Three steps must be completed before contacting any potential staff members:contacting any potential staff members:
““To ensure diversity and balance, a staff To ensure diversity and balance, a staff roster roster must be reviewed and approvedmust be reviewed and approved by the by the BSA regional office.” – WB Admin GuideBSA regional office.” – WB Admin GuideIn Southern Region, this is the Area CoordinatorIn Southern Region, this is the Area Coordinator
Diversity’s Impact on courses
Scout’s Own– What better way to show value than to respect
the faith of others?
Staffing– Diversity makes a high-performing team better
Participants– Bring different views and values to enrich all
Ticket item– Actions speak louder than words
Diversity and Tickets
One of five goals:– Promote diversity in units, districts,
council– Encourage more diverse membership– Help young people better understand
Participants initiateNot necessarily ethnicitySample ticket items
Diversity
D -- Different is OKI -- Inside, we each possess skills, talents unseenV – Value provided to the organization/groupE – Every person has something to offerR – Recognize talents/abilities of others, use themS – Sharing the strengths of the group for successI – Individually we’re not as strong (or smart) as all T – Tolerance of things that seem different criticalY – You, the leader, play a key part.
Summary
High Performance teams are stronger when they
have and utilizediverse membership.
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The Value of Understanding DiversityIn Diversity There’s Strength
Steve ElwartSteve Elwart2007 Course Directors Development Conference2007 Course Directors Development [email protected]