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Learn about diversity and culture, how to create diverse organizations, and increase your understanding of the links between diversity, culture and conflict. Practical suggestions about resolution of conflict that is linked to culture.

 

Conflict Advice and Readings In This Section

• Putting Culture In Context

  By NA - When we talk about culture, especially in any kind of cross-cultural training, we often leave the impression that it's the only game in town, that all behavior is somehow culture-based. At the very least, we act as if culture-based behavior is the only kind that matters in cross-cultural interactions. (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 172 )

• The ABC's of Generation X

  By Calvin Ball - In this ever increasingly diverse workplace, many are faced with the "X-Factor." Teenagers and twentysomethings are changing the face of the work environment. Those who have been in the workplace and are from different generations are sometimes at a loss for how to interact, understand and embrace this facet of diversity. (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 180 )

• What Isn't Cultural Competence?

  By Brenda Rodriguez - Because the notion of a pluralistic society and world is confronting us so quickly and so tangible, many are converging to classes, in-services, and special programs to learn all there is to know about "other cultures." There is a tendency to approach culture learning and related issues with the notion that in a few sessions, you can achieve cross-cultural "competence" or knowledge (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 167 )

• Diversity Metrics: A Guide to Constructing an Inclusiveness Audit

  By Calvin Ball - When it comes to diversity, gender equity and other inclusive workplace initiatives, the conversation of assessment arises early, as well it should. Whenever such an initiative is implemented, there should be a system of evaluation in place to measure the effectiveness of the organization%u2019s efforts. (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 132 )

• Developing Cultural Self-Awareness

  By Beth Harry - This article presents a discussion of the need for early interventionists to develop awareness of certain cultural assumptions underlying their practice. A wide range of literature on cultural differences is used to identify five areas of potential dissonance between professionals and families from culturally diverse backgrounds (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 177 )

• Best Practices - Diversity And Inclusivity

  By NA - These practices have been compiled from observing and participating in the successful implementation of hundreds of inclusivity initiatives. (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 153 )

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