Working with diverse people

1. Written by Ali Aidris Hammosh
Working with diverse people

2. Diversity :
The way we are different .
The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and
respect.
It means understanding that each individual is unique,
and recognizing our individual differences

3.  Common Aspects of diversity
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 Age and generational influences
 Developmental and acquired disabilities
 Religion and spiritual orientation
 Ethnicity
 Socio-economic status
 Cultures and traditions
 Ideology
 Gender
Sexual orientation.

4. In every teams and work group usually there is at least one member has hazard
and noisy behavior different from the rest as long as the group and their leader
can deal with this type of member then their work will be more harmony more
compatibility this phenomenon known as Mr Potato Phenomenon
Mr Potato Phenomenon :

In the famous cartoon series Toy
Story a Mr. Potato head a random
character with noise and usually
disturb his team
every team usually has same person
in their members

5. Benefits of Workforce Diversity
Improved understanding of those you work for, with, and
around.
Creates a work environment that allows everyone to reach their
full potential.
Provides multiple perspectives on problem solving.
Better performance outcomes.
Increases employee productivity.
Increased retention rates.
Boosts employee morale.
Improved customer relations.
Reduces complaints and grievances
Pooling diverse experiences , new cultures and open mind
Improving group effectiveness and decision making

6. Diversity Best Practices
.1- Leadership commitment.
.2- Effective communication and transparency.
.3- Equitable employment practices.
.4- Recruitment outreach.
.5- Continuous learning and career development.
.6- Coaching and mentoring.
.7- Early conflict resolution.
.8- Flexible work culture.

7. One of the famous amazing diverse group now a days is Canadian government 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=65&v=Ydz7g7KyTCM
too many differences exists in this government : Christian – old – young - Muslims – seikh –
men – women – disabe - Liberal - fatty - then – native Canadian – refugees – occupations –
blind – rich – poor …etc

8. Conclusion
 The difference exists in all areas of life and everyone is vulnerable to deal
with different people in their thoughts and behaviors, and everything
Acceptance of the others and deal with them , it is a very important
principle of coexistence in the communities
beginning from the basic unit of societies, a( family ) and how to deal
with differences within the family members as far as to deal with
differences in work and difference neighbors and friends to the
differences between the people
Diversity management is one of the most important methods of the
success for the joint action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsgaFKwUA6g&list=LLR0k43ewMmVZWPo0l-VsWjg&index=17

9. Thank you