Diversity Consciousness
Personal Growth
My reasons for taking this course include personal interest in diversity issues and especially in how diversity impacts social justice.
My diversity awareness has improved significantly after taking this course. The biggest impact the course has had is on opening my eyes to social injustices that continue to occur in the United States. I am more aware of both the causes and effects of injustice, and am more aware of the ways we can improve the society. I have also become aware of different types of diversity, including sexual orientation, gender, socio-economic class, and culture.
My diversity understanding has improved immeasurably. I understand the way a lack of diversity can harm an organization, as it is less capable of making sensible decisions. I also understand that diversity has a positive impact on all types of societies and organizations because people need to be exposed to different ideas and points-of-view. My diversity understanding has also improved in the way I recognize that seeing things from other peoples' perspectives can make me a more tolerant person and a better communicator.
My diversity skills have greatly improved after taking this course. Skills such as what types of questions to ask people, and how to respond all relate to my diversity sensitivity. I have developed greater skills of observation, and learned how the dominant culture can take for granted its position of political, social, and economic power. My skills in communication and emotional intelligence have also improved.
To become a more diversity-conscious individual, I need to take several steps starting with interacting with people from different races, cultures, backgrounds, and sexual orientations. This is challenging because it will require me to step outside of my comfort zone and seek creative means of interacting with different people. Another step I can take to become a more diversity-conscious individual is to read more about different cultures, and also read materials that speak from points-of-view different from my own.
Diversity Benefits
The benefits of valuing and cultivating diversity are proven in practice and in scholarly literature. One of the most obvious benefits of diversity is that it allows groups, both small and large, to have a multiplicity of perspectives that can help make decision-making a more effective process. Diversity also helps individuals and organizations become more open to change (Green, Lopez, Wysocki & Kepner, 2012). Research has also shown that diversity can be profitable. "Different groups of people offer different skills that can improve an organisation's ability to deliver goods and services, adding value and sustainable competitive advantage," ("Benefits of a Diverse Workplace," n..d). Therefore, greater diversity awareness means that I will be a more effective member of a team, one who can bring broader perspective, help the organization be open to new ideas, and potentially increase profitability too.
Philips (2009) reveals new research in the benefits of diversity, too. Studies have shown that members of a group are more willing to share new ideas when they are in a diverse group. This information has a lot of potential to encourage individuals and organizations to become more interested in actively promoting diversity, and not simply tolerating diversity. Perhaps it is the security of being in a group where each person thinks differently. Thus, my increased diversity awareness will allow me to share my ideas better and also listen to others.
Diversity Communication
Communication is the key to promoting diversity awareness. It is essential that leaders and managers in organizations communicate their commitment to diversity in a top-down method that impacts the organizational culture. By conducting communication in diversity seminars, employees become more aware of how they can improve their diversity awareness. Senior management can also communicate a human resources policy that fosters diversity.
Moreover, it is important to communicate in ways that respect diversity. There are different communication...
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