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How Well Do You Manage Diversity?

In today’s global world the ability to effectively manage diversity is essential for success. To effectively manage diversity, you must see people for the individuals who they are and not as a member of a group. Additionally, keep in mind that we all stereotype – it is human nature. Once we understand that – […]

Appreciating Diversity

I was talking to an attendee at a conference at which I was speaking on virtual teams. We started to talk about diversity on project teams. He was surprised when I noted that the more diversity on the team – the better! From his perspective – it meant more work for him. He didn’t want […]

Does Your Organization Have a Clear Definition of Diversity?

Many organizations discuss diversity and talk about the importance of diversity, but few have a working definition of what diversity means for the organization. Without a clear definition of diversity, how can the employees within the organization get behind diversity in the organization?

A recent meeting with a client indicated that we needed to […]

How Companies Take a Systematic Approach to Managing Workplace Diversity

In today’s global environment companies must manage workplace diversity effectively in order to compete and retain the best employees. Even organizations that are smaller will have to manage workplace diversity – they will have clients who are diverse, employees who are diverse, suppliers and vendors who are diverse. Managing workplace diversity is much more than […]

What Does Inclusion Mean to You?

On Friday, May 7, 2010, I attended the Boston Center for Community & Justice (BCCJ) Business Network Breakfast, as a guest of Josefina Bonilla of Color Magazine. The topic of discussion was around Institutionalizing Diversity as Business Strategy. The panel of presenters came from a variety of backgrounds, they included: Greg Almeida of Global View […]