In Chapter 11, Daft refers to Employee Affinity Groups and Minority Sponsorship as programs companies have used to encourage a culture of personal diversity. View the TedTalk of Mellody Hobson, Color Blind or Color Brave.
Ms. Hobson speaks about the importance of being "color brave" and that meaningful and intentional dialog is critical to stop discrimination in the workplace. She highlights work done by ESPN president John Skipper that personifies being "color brave" to ensure diversity hiring and workplace practices at ESPN. (https://www.ted.com/talks/mellody_hobson_color_bli…)
As a new leader, you have been tasked with creating a new diversity program. The program should embrace a culture of inclusiveness, provide a platform for "color brave" and allow individuals an opportunity to network with all levels within the organization.
- Provide an overview of a program that you would develop at your organization.
- What obstacles do you think you would face and who would you need to involve to obtain the appropriate support?
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