Diversity is the art of thinking independently together. We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion. We are a nation of communities, a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky. What does the word diversity mean? A simple definition of diversity means differences. Diversity does not only mean differences between the Black population and the White population. Diversity speaks to differences among culture, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation of all people to name a few. To function
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Firstly, we have to recognize and welcome cultural differences. That’s one step in the right direction to creating an environment of tolerance and understanding. As a human being, encouraging people to adopt this mindset, to challenge their belief system and to be open-minded enough to hear alternative views. It will open up horizons and make people realize that there isn’t one road to Rome, or an ultimate truth or way of doing things. Secondly, we have to communicate and understand differences. We should encourage people to voice their opinions and, more importantly be themselves by being open-up and be their true selves, they’ll be more engaged in their job and will feel happier in the long-run, as nobody likes pretending to be something they’re not. Thirdly, we have to be attentive to verbal and nonverbal cues that might indicate or create tension. There are countless examples of how cultures differ in their interpretation or perception of both verbal and non-verbal communications. Finally, evaluate how diversifying affect the environment. This is the most telling of all recommendations. We should always question and test the purpose of things and see if indeed our diversity program is creating the results we wish
Firstly, we have to recognize and welcome cultural differences. That’s one step in the right direction to creating an environment of tolerance and understanding. As a human being, encouraging people to adopt this mindset, to challenge their belief system and to be open-minded enough to hear alternative views. It will open up horizons and make people realize that there isn’t one road to Rome, or an ultimate truth or way of doing things. Secondly, we have to communicate and understand differences. We should encourage people to voice their opinions and, more importantly be themselves by being open-up and be their true selves, they’ll be more engaged in their job and will feel happier in the long-run, as nobody likes pretending to be something they’re not. Thirdly, we have to be attentive to verbal and nonverbal cues that might indicate or create tension. There are countless examples of how cultures differ in their interpretation or perception of both verbal and non-verbal communications. Finally, evaluate how diversifying affect the environment. This is the most telling of all recommendations. We should always question and test the purpose of things and see if indeed our diversity program is creating the results we wish