Discovering Diversity Profile

Helping People Capitalize On Differences

As the dramatic shift to a highly diverse workforce continues, organizations know they must help all workers understand, accept, and capitalize on differences. They know the cultural backgrounds and experience of diverse employees and customers can enrich the organization, making it more innovative and globally competitive. But realizing the benefits of diversity means meeting diversity challenges through self-awareness, understanding, and commitment.

Explore Diversity In Four Key Areas

The Discovering Diversity Profile helps employees learn how they respond to workforce diversity and where they need to develop increased understanding.  It is the foundation on which effective communication, acceptance, and teamwork can be built.  This learning instrument provides a safe, confidential way for employees to explore the complex issues surrounding diversity in four key areas:

Knowledge

Stereotyping and Information are assessed as employees explore what they actually know about differences and where that knowledge comes from.

Understanding

Awareness and empathy are measured as employees discover how willing they are to put themselves in a position to feel what others may be feelings.

Acceptance

Receptiveness and Respect are examined as employees assess how patient and respectful they are of diverse behaviors and backgrounds.

Behavior.

Self-Awareness and Interpersonal Skills are measured as insight is provided into how employees act out their attitudes towards others.

Gain Insight, Take Action, Value Diversity

The Discovering Diversity Profile helps individuals in an organization:

Discover their personal comfort level with people who are different from themselves

Understand the impact of their behavior on others

Limit the influence of stereotypes

Reduce conflict

Embrace diversity as a source of organizational strength