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• Defining Diversity• 10 Key Issues

1. Conflict Resolution2. Respect Training3. Workplace Harassment4. Gender and the Workplace5. Disabilities6. Cultural Diversity7. Intercultural Communication

8. Generational Diversity9. Team Diversity

Overview

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• Diversity is the recognition of the different backgrounds, experiences, and framework that defines an individual.– Diversity can be economic, ethnic, genetic,

gender, culture, age, physical ability, and countless other categories that an individual can be part of.

• Diversity is a strengthening aspect to a company that embraces it. Diversity allows the company to be flexible and have the ability to solve problems that could otherwise be overlooked if everyone is from the same viewpoint.

Defining Diversity

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• “Conflict arises from differences. It occurs whenever people disagree over their values, motivations, perceptions, ideas, or desires. Sometimes these differences look trivial, but when a conflict triggers strong feelings, a deep personal need is at the core of the problem, such as a need to feel safe and secure, a need to feel respected and valued, or a need for greater closeness and intimacy.” ~Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Melinda Smith, M.A.

• Tips for managing and resolving conflict:– Listen for what is felt as well as what is said.– Make conflict resolution priority rather than

winning or “being right.”– Focus on the present, don’t dwell on past and

assign blame.– Pick your battles, is it really worth fighting over?– Be willing to forgive.– Know when to let something go.

1. Conflict Resolution

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• Tips for Creating Respect and Civility in the Workplace1.Before acting, think about the impact of your words

and actions.2.Be active in creating an inclusive work environment.3.Self monitor your verbal, nonverbal, and actions that

you display.4.Know what makes you angry, so you can manage your

reactions appropriately.5.Take responsibility for your actions.6.Adopt a positive and solution-driven approach to

solve conflicts.7.Rely on facts rather than assumptions.8.Consider others’ needs, not just yours.9.View today's problems as the big picture, be realistic.10. Become a role model displaying respect and civility.

2. Respect Training

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• Harassment is illegal when it creates a hostile Harassment is illegal when it creates a hostile work or offensive work environment.work or offensive work environment.

• Harassment is also illegal when it results in job Harassment is also illegal when it results in job loss or demotion, or any other employment loss or demotion, or any other employment decision.decision.

• Harassment can come from a supervisor, Harassment can come from a supervisor, supervisor from another department, co-worker, supervisor from another department, co-worker, or someone who is not an employee, like a or someone who is not an employee, like a customer or client.customer or client.

3. Workplace Harassment

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• How to be Proactive in Gender Diversity1. Communicate with male and female coworkers.

– Understand that women like to talk out their problems by simply having someone listen and men have a tendency to vent out anger. (*Remember that conversations should be work appropriate.)

2. Make gender differences a strength for the company.– Example: Women are susceptible to an intuition of sensing

people’s thoughts and intentions, which can be useful in decision making. Men tend to be more assertive to push people to take action.

3. Base your thoughts of a person on their achievements, not just how well they fit in company culture or the in-groups that may be dominated by one gender.

4. Be a mentor and encourage gender diversity in the workplace.

4. Gender and the Workplace

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• Tips on communicating and working with someone who has a disability so that everyone is comfortable:– Don’t ask personal questions about a disability.– Be considerate of co-workers with a disability in that it may

take them longer to do or say something.– Be polite and patient when offering help and wait for your offer

to be accepted. Be prepared to be refused or listen for specific instructions.

– Relax and apologize if you feel like you caused any embarrassment.

– Look and speak directly to the person, be sure to listen with undivided attention.

– Treat adults like adults, don’t talk down to any co-workers.– Only refer to a person’s disability when necessary and

appropriate.– Try to avoid terms that refer to a person with a disability as

overly courageous or special.

5. Disabilities

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• Be aware that even everyday interactions you are Be aware that even everyday interactions you are involved in are not done in the same way as people from involved in are not done in the same way as people from a different background. a different background. – Example:Example:

• An American greeting is a handshake, while people with An American greeting is a handshake, while people with Asian backgrounds bow without any physical contact Asian backgrounds bow without any physical contact unless they know the person and people from Central and unless they know the person and people from Central and South America greet with hugs, kiss, and a slap on the South America greet with hugs, kiss, and a slap on the back.back.

• Children raised in an American or Western European Children raised in an American or Western European culture are taught to look at someone in the eyes when culture are taught to look at someone in the eyes when speaking as a sign of respect. Native America, Asian, and speaking as a sign of respect. Native America, Asian, and several other cultures find it a sign of respect to look away several other cultures find it a sign of respect to look away from someone’s eyes, especially when talking to an elder.from someone’s eyes, especially when talking to an elder.

• Do your research or simply just ask about cultural Do your research or simply just ask about cultural differences so that no one is offended. Most people differences so that no one is offended. Most people would be glad that an effort is being made to get to would be glad that an effort is being made to get to know them.know them.

6. Cultural Diversity

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• The language barrier is one of the biggest The language barrier is one of the biggest misconceptionsmisconceptions– Language is only part of the barrier, you must also Language is only part of the barrier, you must also

understand culture and customs from that country as well.understand culture and customs from that country as well.• By accomplishing and gaining understanding of all three, you By accomplishing and gaining understanding of all three, you

will achieve a positive relationship with who you are trying to will achieve a positive relationship with who you are trying to communicate with.communicate with.

• Avoid using slang and use simple language when Avoid using slang and use simple language when communicating with someone from a different communicating with someone from a different background, or else they may have a hard time background, or else they may have a hard time understanding what you are trying to say.understanding what you are trying to say.

• Try to judge other’s behavior based on their culture Try to judge other’s behavior based on their culture because it could have completely different meanings.because it could have completely different meanings.

7. Intercultural Communication

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• Tips to Overcome Generational GapsTips to Overcome Generational Gaps– Focus on similarities rather than differences between age groups.Focus on similarities rather than differences between age groups.– Recognize that change does occur. Though it may be easier to stick Recognize that change does occur. Though it may be easier to stick

with old technology and ways of doing things, without adapting to with old technology and ways of doing things, without adapting to change you can be left behind.change you can be left behind.

– It is important to embrace the past, but not dwell on it. It is valuable to It is important to embrace the past, but not dwell on it. It is valuable to acknowledge past mistakes so that improvements can be made and acknowledge past mistakes so that improvements can be made and avoid history repeating itself.avoid history repeating itself.

– The technology “gap” may not be as wide as you might think, because The technology “gap” may not be as wide as you might think, because new technology has its roots in old technology.new technology has its roots in old technology.

– Be curious to learn things unknown to you, whether it be about the past Be curious to learn things unknown to you, whether it be about the past or the present.or the present.

– Avoid generational stereotypes and that a person thinks the way they Avoid generational stereotypes and that a person thinks the way they do based on his or her age.do based on his or her age.

– If an other age-group worker was right about something, tell them. And If an other age-group worker was right about something, tell them. And if someone tells you that you were right after all, answer politely and if someone tells you that you were right after all, answer politely and not with an “I told you so.”not with an “I told you so.”

8. Generational Diversity

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• Working in a Multicultural TeamWorking in a Multicultural Team– Be flexible.Be flexible.– Understand cultural differences.Understand cultural differences.– Build working relationship with everyone, everyone needs to Build working relationship with everyone, everyone needs to

feel comfortable sharing views and ideas.feel comfortable sharing views and ideas.– Try to avoid stereotypes since not everyone fits in the same Try to avoid stereotypes since not everyone fits in the same

category, even within the same cultural background.category, even within the same cultural background.– Everyone should be treated fairly and tasks should be Everyone should be treated fairly and tasks should be

assigned based on skill.assigned based on skill.– Convey your sensitivity and respect toward another’s culture.Convey your sensitivity and respect toward another’s culture.– Do not impose your values on others.Do not impose your values on others.– Avoid communication gaps by learning how to listen well, give Avoid communication gaps by learning how to listen well, give

others confidence to communicate, and ensure that you others confidence to communicate, and ensure that you understand what others are trying to say.understand what others are trying to say.

– Never tell someone their views are wrong.Never tell someone their views are wrong.– Friendship and respect are a commonality across cultures.Friendship and respect are a commonality across cultures.– Don’t let cultural clashes ruin your work environment, make Don’t let cultural clashes ruin your work environment, make

sure everyone is cohesive as a group.sure everyone is cohesive as a group.

9. Team Diversity

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• Diversity should be celebrated and respected.Diversity should be celebrated and respected.– How boring would the world be if everyone was just like How boring would the world be if everyone was just like

you?you?– Where would you learn new ideas and perspectives of Where would you learn new ideas and perspectives of

the world?the world?– Without diversity, where would you get the opportunity Without diversity, where would you get the opportunity

to learn about different standpoints, past experiences, to learn about different standpoints, past experiences, cultures, languages, and traditions?cultures, languages, and traditions?

– Just because someone may be drastically different than Just because someone may be drastically different than you doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve your respect. you doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve your respect. They deserve your respect just as much as you deserve They deserve your respect just as much as you deserve respect from them.respect from them.

Summary

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For Questions, Concerns, and Assistance please contact Human Resources:

Steve SagerDirector of Human Resources, Airborne Global SolutionsPhone: 937-366-2830Email: [email protected]

Questions, Concerns, Assistance

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