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Diversity, Change & Leadership. By Carlos E . Cortés & Chani Beeman. What’s in a name?. You know each other, but we don’t know you. Please introduce yourself and tell us something about your name. Diversity. People are both individuals and members of multiple groups.
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Diversity, Change & Leadership By Carlos E. Cortés & Chani Beeman
What’s in a name? • You know each other, but we don’t know you. • Please introduce yourself and tell us something about your name.
Diversity • People are both individuals and members of multiple groups. • Those groups influence (but do not determine) the lives of people who belong to them. • Each individual is partially shaped by he constellation of groups to which she or he belongs. • Groups have patterns (often known as culture). Therefore, members of different groups have patterned differences. • Learning about groups provides clues to individuals who belong to these groups. • Concerning diversity: • Thing in generalizations, not stereotypes. • Think in group intersections, not silos.
Leadership Challenge The Globe Composition Context (Government) US Society RCCD You Consciousness Culture Change
Race and Ethnicity of RCCD Service Area(Census Data) 20102000 • Asian/Pacific-Islander 5.6% 5.7% • Black/African-American 9.6% 10.5% • Hispanic/Latino 51.2% 41.7% • Native American 0.4% 0.4% • White/Caucasian 28.3% 38.8% • Other 4.9% 2.8% Service area includes Corona, Fontana, Moreno Valley, Norco, Perris and Riverside. Listed cities account for 75% of enrolled students.
Institutional Change • Board Policy 7100 – Commitment to Diversity • Revised Recruitment and Hiring procedures • Revised committee preparation • Equity Monitors Program • Implementation of Diversity Initiative
DIMENSIONS OF DIVERSITY Gender Sexual Orientation Race/Ethnicity Globalization Language Religion Age/Generation Disability
Diversity Matrix Internal External Equity Effectiveness
Culturally Centered communication 1. Be nonjudgmental. 2. Be flexible. 3. Be resourceful. 4. Personalize observations. • Skills: • Use "I-messages" rather than "you-messages." • In your own words, repeat what the other person is saying, for understanding • Listen actively, no interruptions, focus on the other person's message.
Culturally Centered communication 5. Pay attention to thoughts and feelings. 6. and 7. Listen attentively/observe carefully. 8. Assume complexity. 9. Tolerate the stress of uncertainty.
Culturally Centered communication 10. Have patience. 11. Manage personal biases. 12. Keep a sense of humor. 13. Show respect. 14. Show empathy.
CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY • Understanding – Draw constructively and flexibly on knowledge about groups, while using that knowledge as a clue and a generalization, not as an assumption or stereotype about individuals. • Balance – Foster the development of common goals while drawing upon the strengths of diversity in order to work toward those goals. • Limits – Accommodate constructively to diversity while also determining which accommodations are reasonable and which need to be limited.
CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY • Equity – Work toward equity by determining when it is appropriate to treat all people alike and when it is appropriate to treat them differently. • Communication – Facilitate constructive, civil dialogues about polarizing, emotion-laden issues. • Complexity – Continuously develop your understanding of the changes in and complexities of diversity, including your ability to grapple with diversity’s inevitable ethical dilemmas.