What is diversity?
Before we can look at what diversity is all about, we must first understand what diversity is not. Seven Myths I Debunk Every Day in My Diversity Workshops 1. Diversity is a problem. No, it is an opportunity. Diversity lies for many people beyond what they don’t know in an area I refer to as what you don’t know you don’t know. Seizing the opportunity to understand diversity will take you into a new and better realm of doing business. 2. Diversity is our Human Resources department’s responsibility. No, it is my responsibility. Too many people tell me, “That’s not my problem; our personnel people have to handle the diversity issues.” Wrong. We all (employees, supervisors, managers) play a significant role. As I partner with my clients, we define and address these roles together. 3. Diversity is just about race and gender. No, it is much broader than that. It used to be called cultural diversity but the conversation has become more inclusive. Read on. 4. Diversity is about minorities and
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