Managing Diversity

Write an executive report of 4-5 pages that analyzes the role of diversity in an underperforming community program, unit, or department, and outline a plan for providing ongoing training on cultural awareness, inclusion, and sensitivity to current employees. Competency 1: Explain the concepts, principles, and characteristics of effective health care leadership. Determine the influence of effective leadership on the development of a diverse and culturally competent workforce- Competency 3: Analyze standards of professional ethics and the principles of diversity and inclusion as applied by health care leaders in real-world situations. Outline a plan to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce. Outline a plan for providing employee training on cultural awareness and sensitivity- Explain the benefits of a diverse and culturally competent workforce to a health care organization and the community it serves- Competency 4: Determine the influence of the practitioner-scholar role on professional practice and leadership development. Explain how the academic and research skills one develops as a practitioner-scholar can be of service in one's role as a health care leader- Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.