Consider how you might develop a diversity plan in your own organization? If you ran a company, what steps would you take to promote and sustain diversity?

THEN... ANSWER ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH CHAPTER...

CHAPTER 3 The Basics for Putting Our Differences to Work

• Kennedy introduces a six-step model. Are there any of its steps that you think are inadvertently or routinely overlooked in your organization or experiences? Which ones

• Considering the seven areas of organizational influence on the Organization Snapshot, what are the strengths and weaknesses in your organization or team in creating an environment that values diversity and inclusion? Which area of influence do you believe is most influential? Why
• Review the Principles for Successes and Common Mistakes Leaders Make. How do these relate to your experience, operating principles and unintentional mistakes? What would you add to them? Is there anything in them you need to practice more to be proficient
• What is the most important point you will take away in Chapter 3?

CHAPTER 4 Step 1 Assessments: Defining Current Realities

• What reminders or new learning did you gain about the important role of assessment
• Are there 1 or 2 ideas you plan to put into action
• Consider the best practices stories of Bert Bleke, Sue Swenson, and Jan Swicord. What lessons did you take from their experiences and perspectives? What lessons would most benefit your peers and colleagues? Why?
• Is there a strategy or tactical idea that spoke to you? Do you have one to add from your own experience?