Diversity Toolkit for Business ~ Free Preview

This table of contents gives a general overview of the resources provided by the Diversity Toolkit. Underlined items are available for preview.

Section 1: The Business Case for Diversity

1. General Business Case for Southeast Minnesota
2. Healthcare Industry
3. Technology Industry
4. Manufacturing Industry
5. The Cost of Discrimination

1. Bias Card Game: An activity on inclusion and exclusion
2. Choosing Sides: A thought-provoking exercise on the value and challenges of working with those who are like us and those who are different
3. Diversity Beans: Jellybeans illustrate how misleading first impressions can be.
4. Diversity Bingo: Find out something new about your coworkers and discover the diversity in your midst.
5. First Thoughts: Our mental reflexes can surprise us. Becoming aware of them is the first step to moving beyond them.
6. Is the World Colorblind? Take a look at the imagery of color in the English language.
7. Responding to Disability: To help or not to help? A short quiz and resources for discussion.
8. Sketch a Penny: A demonstration of the value of different perspectives.
9. The Power of Language: Building awareness of the subtle connotations and the potent effects of the words we choose.
10. The Real Olmsted County: How much do YOU know about this place we call home?
11. The Squeeze: A contest illustrates the importance of being careful with what we say.
12. Village of 1,000: Shrink down our global village for a better understanding of our place in the world.
13. Nonverbal Translations: Building awareness of cultural differences in nonverbal communication and exploring strategies for bridging the gap.
14. Insider/Outsider: Developing understanding for individuals outside the mainstream.
15. Exchanging Greetings: Building rapport among coworkers and customers by learning common greetings in other languages.
16. What's In a Name? Discovering shared values across ethnic boundaries by sharing stories behind names.

1. Best Practices in Managing Diversity
   1. Best Practices in Diversity Initiatives
   2. A Diversity Self-Assessment
   3. The Culturally Proficient Professional
   4. Principles of Cultural Proficiency
   5. Best Practices in Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
   6. Best Practices in Retaining a Diverse Workforce
2. Diversity Tip Sheets
   1. Tips for Unbiased Interviewing
   2. Generational Differences in the Workplace
   3. Marketing Trends Among Minorities
   4. Reasonable Accommodation: What Does it Mean for Your Business?
   5. Resources for Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
   6. Somali Culture
   7. Sudanese Culture
   8. Southeast Asian Culture
   9. Cross-Cultural Communication: Translating Nonverbal Cues
   10. Communicating with Non-Native English Speakers
   11. Refugees and the Lasting Effects of War: Understanding Your New Neighbors
3. Diversity Council Reference Library
   1. Books
   2. Videos

The following workshops are available from the Diversity Council for a fee. Corporate members at the $1000 level and above receive complimentary training as a membership benefit. Follow the links below for an overview of each workshop, including objectives, a summary of content, and estimated time required. For more information, please contact the Diversity Council at 507-282-9951 and staff will be pleased to assist you.

1. Barnga
2. Cultural Awareness
3. Discrimination
4. End Bullying
5. Living Together: A History of Prejudice in Olmsted County
6. Is the World Colorblind?
7. It's All About Respect
8. Navigating Our Diverse World
9. The Power of Words
10. Race: The Power of Illusion
11. Rising Above Stereotypes & Prejudice
12. Same & Different
13. Starpower
14. The New Americans
15. Wealth, Innovation & Diversity
16. White Privilege

The Diversity Toolkit for Business is provided at no cost for corporate members at the Sponsor level and above ($500 or more). Nonmembers may purchase the toolkit for $250. For more information, contact Kami Jordan at 507-282-9951 or info@diversitycouncil.org.