This document outlines 11 steps to effectively manage diversity in organizations. It begins by acknowledging barriers to managing diversity and the need for managers to overcome them. The steps include securing top management commitment, increasing accuracy of perceptions and diversity awareness/skills, encouraging flexibility, closely evaluating employees, considering representation, empowering employees to challenge discrimination, rewarding effective management of diversity, and providing ongoing diversity training that includes mentoring. The tips section advises new managers to reflect on potential biases, ensure diversity training, find flexible solutions, communicate zero tolerance for discrimination, and facilitate mentoring.