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Dynamics of diversity young professionals
Brittany Johnson Email: brittany@thelearningcove.com Website: www.thelearningcove.com
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Dynamics of diversity young professionals
- 1. The “Dynamics” ofDiversity Dr. Tiffany S Powell The Learning Cove, LLC
- 2. As you arewaiting to get started, write down one question on the post-it, that you have in regards to diversity and park it in the “Parking Lot”
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- 4. Walk the Room There are different questions about diversity around the room. While the music is playing walk around the room and read the different questions. When the music stops, go the nearest question. As a group briefly discuss the question and select one person to record the groups’ thoughts. When the music begins again this is your cue to make your way back to your seat. When the music stops you should be back at your seat.
- 5. Identifying Our Diversity Who Am I?
- 6. Cultural Diversity ofIndividuals Fickel, 2004
- 7. What is Culture? Cultureis the totality of ideas, beliefs, values, activities, and knowledge of a group or individuals who share historical, geographical, religious, racial, linguistic, ethnic or social traditions, and who transmit, reinforce and modify those traditions.
- 8. Culture as anIceberg SURFACE CULTURE Organizational Personal Rules Accent Policies Behavior Mission Customs Observed Regulations Physical Appearance DEEP CULTURE Benefits Structure/Organization Beliefs Hiring Practices Channels of Communication Values Appraisal Systems “Why” Perceptions Assumptions Emotionally Charged Communication Styles (Bucher, 2010)
- 9. Understanding Our Diversity Dimensionsof diversity may be hidden or visible Dimensions of diversity are found within groups as well as within individuals Dimensions of diversity are in a constant state of flux Dimensions of diversity are not always clear cut or easily identified
- 10. Diversity: A ParadigmShift The way we are (human diversity) The way we think (cultural diversity) The way we do things (systems diversity)
- 11. Diversity Myths Myth 1:Diversity=Women + Minorities Myth 2: Diversity is a New Phenomenon Myth 3: Diversity=Deficiency Myth 4: Diversity=Divisiveness Myth 5: Diversity is to be Feared
- 12. Understanding the “Dynamics” ofDiversity
- 13. Defensiveness and Denial Deny Minimize Avoidance Blame the victim Call it something else It’s better this way It doesn’t count if you don’t mean it I’m one of the good ones I don’t see color Don’t be defensive I’m sick and tired
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- 15. Diversity Education DiversitySkills Diversity Awareness Diversity Consciousness Mentoring, Diversity Training, Internet, Study Groups, Cultural Activities, Other Opportunities, Travel, Workshops, Courses, Study Abroad, Study Circles
- 16. Diversity Education Refers tothe strategies that enable us to develop diversity consciousness. We develop awareness, understanding, and a variety of skills in the area of diversity. (Bucher, 2010) Diversity Skills
- 17. The Cultural ProficiencyContinuum Cultural Cultural Blindness Cultural Competence Destructiveness _________________________________ Cultural Incapacity Cultural Cultural Proficiency Pre-competence (Lindsey, Robins, Terrell, 2009)
- 18. Guiding Principles Culture isa predominant force; you cannot NOT be influenced by culture. People are served in varying degrees by the dominant culture. People have group identities that they want to have acknowledged. Cultures are not homogeneous; there is diversity within groups The unique needs of every culture must be respected. (Lindsey, Robins, Terrell, 2009)
- 19. Barriers The presumption of entitlement Systems of oppression Unawareness of the need to adapt (Lindsey, Robins, Terrell, 2009)
- 20. Diversity Consciousness isNOT… Simply common sense The result of good intentions The result of some simple formula or strategy Importance of just some of us Simply ignoring differences and treating everybody the same Some “feel good” activity A passing fad (Bucher, 2010)
- 21. Developing Diversity Consciousness Take active role in educating yourself Put yourself in a learning mode in any multicultural setting Remember that your own life experiences are one of many important sources of knowledge Move beyond your personal comfort zone (Bucher, 2010, p.142-143)
- 22. Developing Diversity Consciousness Be modest Don’t be too hard on yourself if misunderstandings arise Realize you are not alone Never stop learning (Bucher, 2010, p.142-143)
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- 24. Back to theParking Lot
- 25. Closing Evaluations 3-Words todescribe your experience during the workshop today 2-Ideas that you are taking away with you 1-Suggestion or question that you still have
- 26. Contact Information Tiffany S. Powell, Ph.D The Learning Cove, LLC, President REAL Scholars, President Email: thelearningcove@gmail.com Phone: 785.477.5264