Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Diversity Training Wanted.....But What Kind?

Organizations are often referred to my company for information, programs or solutions for Diversity. The first thought that comes to mind when I see this, "What Kind of Diversity?"
It used to be that Diversity was only about Employee Diversity but oh have times changed.....

Now the question of Diversity is broad and wide. Diversity can now mean (in no particular order):
  1. Gender
  2. Race
  3. Culture
  4. ADA (American Disabilities Act/Disabled Persons)
  5. Leadership Diversity
  6. The Impending Retirement Crisis and Resulting Experience Gap
  7. Knowledge and Experience Diversity
  8. Sexual Orientation
  9. Supplier Diversity
  10. Customer Diversity

and our list, I am sure is not even complete at 10.

My call to action: when trying to find information on, training for or solutions to address Diversity, please ask yourself:

  • What issue or problem are your trying to solve?
  • What kind of Diversity are you trying to address?

Then please go out and refer, ask, inquire, get contacts and make the best use of your commitment to whatever diversity issues you are facing.

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