Successful organizations understand
that the cultural backgrounds and experiences of their
employees and customers are valuable resources and can enrich
the organization. In order to reap the benefits of
divesity, organizations must meet the challengs through
self-awareness, understanding, and commitment.
The Discovering Diversity Profile is a
self-administered instrument that provides a safe,
confidential way for employees to explore the complex issues
around workplace diversity. It provides a foundation on which
effective communication, acceptance, and teamwork can be
built.
Discovering Diversity
Description
The Discovering Diversity Profile is a
16-page self assessment instrument that helps people discover how they respond to workplace diversity issues and where they need to develop an increased understanding. The assessment helps individuals explore their own viewpoints on diversity in four key areas:
Knowledge/Stereotypes –
examine what we know about differences and where that
information comes from.
Understanding/Empathy –
learn how willing we are to put ourselves in a position
to understand what others may be feeling.
Acceptance/Respect – assess how
patient and respectful we are of others with diverse
behaviors and backgrounds.
Behavior/Self-awareness – gain insight into our attitudes and behavior toward others.
The online(EPIC) version
of the Discovering Diversity Profile provides all the elements
of the paper-based product, plus an expanded interpretation
and personalized feedback that goes beyond what the paper
instrument is able to offer. Each section offers
individualized feedback, including suggestions for development
and an expanded action plan. The report is organized into
segments for effective group facilitation and coaching
applications.
The Discovering Diversity Profile
Group Report provides a snapshot of the group in four key
areas of diversity development. Facilitators and
trainers use it to quickly zero in on the needs of the
participants, a group, and/or the organization. All of
the information is anonymous, so the report can be used as a facilitation tool while safeguarding the confidentiality of the respondents.
(Requires each person in the group to complete the online (EPIC) version of the Discovering Diversity Profile)
The Discovering
Diversity Profile Facilitator's Kit
provides everything you need to conduct a half or
full-day training using the the Discovering Diversity
Profile.
Effective and easy to use, the kit
includes a complete Facilitator's Manual, two Discovering
Diversity Profiles, a fully scripted seminar, PowerPoint,
reproducible handouts, and research and technical bakground
information.
Discovering Diversity Profile
