This document discusses establishing a strategic approach to diversity and inclusion. It introduces Integrity Development, the presenting company, and their mission to help clients develop leadership and value diversity to meet customer needs. The document outlines Integrity's expertise, client list, and a framework for understanding an organization's interests and defining diversity and inclusion. It makes the business case for diversity and choosing the right partner to establish an effective dialogue.

1. A Strategic Approach to Diversity & Inclusion Presented by: Eric Ellis President & CEO

3. Integrity Overview

6. Integrity Development’s Mission “ To equip our clients with strategies and tools to develop leadership, value Diversity/Inclusion and harness employee talent to meet the needs of Diverse customers and thrive in a global economy”

9. Your Organization’s Interest

12. Defining Diversity & Inclusion

13. Comparison of Affirmative Action & Diversity Affirmative Action Valuing Differences Managing Diversity Quantitative Qualitative Behavioral Legally Driven Ethically Driven Strategically Driven Remedial Idealistic Pragmatic Assimilation Model Diversity Model Synergy Model Opens Doors Open Attitudes Opens the systems Resistance due to perceived limits Resistance due to fear of change Resistance due to denial of demographic realities

15. Diversity Critical Thinking Skills This concept describes an ability to apply critical thinking skills to diversity issues. It includes the ability to understand and articulate many of the complexities involved in effectively discussing and resolving diversity issues.

17. Business Case

20. Diversity Benefits

21. Lawsuits

27. Choosing the Right Partner