Diversity & Inclusion: Business Imperative
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Organizations work toward an inclusive environment because it is essential for the sustainability of the organization. To accomplish the end goal the organization must truly harness the power of that diversity. Acquiring a broad definition of diversity in your talent pool is only a small part of an equation that will accomplish the goal. In fact, acquiring diverse talent can do more harm than good if the organization is not willing to prepare its culture for such talent. Think of the organization as a garden plot that has been prepared for one type of vegetation. Merely acquiring different seeds and throwing them into the plot as it currently has been prepared will not result in the maximum output, and in fact may be a very poor investment of time and effort. Different types of plants require different levels of nurturing, sun, water and nutrition to flourish. All are not alike.
Individuals in any community, including an organizational community bring their personal mental models which incorporate many things. Each of us has acquired a framework of the world based on a melding of our childhood experiences, education, socioeconomic status,ethnic origins,community affiliations,friends,relatives, and a multitude of other experiences we have acquired before arriving at this community or organization.. The richness and business benefit of a diverse talent pool lies in the diverse mental models which enable the organization to anticipate and successfully deal with the increasing complexity of our business environment including internal environments and our external marketplace and competitive landscape. Harnessing the rich tapestry of our diverse mental models requires a culture that is aware of this essential strategic competence and encouraged strongly to foster it through our communication, styles of leadership, education, decision making models,healthy conflict management,leadership development and many other organizational development mechanisms.
Inclusiveness Strategy Consulting
Initiative Assessment and Recommendation Blueprint
Business Case Development
Keynote Presentations
Training Development & Facilitation
Executive Coaching
Program Component Content
Diverse Market Niche Development
Customized Solution Development
Please Contact Us Regarding Your Interest & For More Detailed Information
http://www.cpa2biz.com/Content/media/PRODUCER_CONTENT/Newsletters/Articles_2011/Career/DiverseTalent.jsp
Organizations work toward an inclusive environment because it is essential for the sustainability of the organization. To accomplish the end goal the organization must truly harness the power of that diversity. Acquiring a broad definition of diversity in your talent pool is only a small part of an equation that will accomplish the goal. In fact, acquiring diverse talent can do more harm than good if the organization is not willing to prepare its culture for such talent. Think of the organization as a garden plot that has been prepared for one type of vegetation. Merely acquiring different seeds and throwing them into the plot as it currently has been prepared will not result in the maximum output, and in fact may be a very poor investment of time and effort. Different types of plants require different levels of nurturing, sun, water and nutrition to flourish. All are not alike.
Individuals in any community, including an organizational community bring their personal mental models which incorporate many things. Each of us has acquired a framework of the world based on a melding of our childhood experiences, education, socioeconomic status,ethnic origins,community affiliations,friends,relatives, and a multitude of other experiences we have acquired before arriving at this community or organization.. The richness and business benefit of a diverse talent pool lies in the diverse mental models which enable the organization to anticipate and successfully deal with the increasing complexity of our business environment including internal environments and our external marketplace and competitive landscape. Harnessing the rich tapestry of our diverse mental models requires a culture that is aware of this essential strategic competence and encouraged strongly to foster it through our communication, styles of leadership, education, decision making models,healthy conflict management,leadership development and many other organizational development mechanisms.
Inclusiveness Strategy Consulting
Initiative Assessment and Recommendation Blueprint
Business Case Development
Keynote Presentations
Training Development & Facilitation
Executive Coaching
Program Component Content
Diverse Market Niche Development
Customized Solution Development
Please Contact Us Regarding Your Interest & For More Detailed Information