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Institutionalizing Diversity: Keep on Pushin’

Institutionalizing diversity and inclusion is an elusive goal for many organizations.  When something is institutionalized, it is built into the heart and soul of an organization.  For example, diversity is built into an organization’s mission, assessment, strategic plan, core values, … Continue reading

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The R-Word: Intent v. Impact

The R-word has been getting a lot of attention lately.  Jane Lynch, of Glee fame, and other celebrities have made concerted efforts to educate the public regarding the r-word and other social slurs.  Health professionals and the federal government have … Continue reading

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Five Lessons Dr. King Taught Me About Diversity

1. Diversity is not about exclusion; diversity is inclusive.  Diversity embraces all of us, insiders and outsiders alike.  By framing diversity in this manner, diversity issues cease to be about “us” versus “them.”  Rather, diversity is simply about us, all … Continue reading

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Obama’s Order for More Diversity – A Few Suggestions

A few weeks ago, President Obama issued an Executive Order designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce. In the months ahead, federal agencies will figure out the best ways to do this. A few suggestions to those … Continue reading

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Intellectual Diversity

Too often, intellectual diversity is pushed to one side when the issues of diversity and inclusion are discussed. That, I believe, is unfortunate. Diversity, to my way of thinking, includes all of the ways in which we are different. Intellectual … Continue reading

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