Leveraging Diversity
Leveraging Diversity: leads and manages an inclusive workplace that maximizes the talents of each person to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. The chart below outlines the training for this competency at each proficiency level.
Key Behaviors:
- Treats all individuals with respect regardless of individual differences (e.g., race, gender, age, ethnicity, physical capabilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion)
- Develops a knowledge and understanding of different cultures and backgrounds
- Builds collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people regardless of their individual differences
- Modifies communication and behavior based on an understanding of individual differences
- Utilizes an understanding of individual differences to communicate with, influence, and manage individuals (e.g., resolving conflict, building teams) throughout the organization
- Recognizes and communicates the value of diverse perspectives
- Fosters an environment of inclusion, where diverse thoughts are freely shared, respected and integrated
- Helps others increase their awareness and acceptance of individual differences
- Develops policies, procedures and values that encourage awareness and acceptance of diversity
- Recruits, develops, and retains a diverse, high quality workforce in an equitable manner
