Workforce Cultural Diversity

1. CULTURAL
DIVERSITY
by:
Rizwan Qamar

2. CULTURE
What Is Culture
 culture can be understood as “a
particular way of life, which expresses
certain meanings and values not only in
art and learning, but also in institutions
and ordinary behavior”.
or
 “is a set of assumptions people simply
accept without questions as they interact
with each other”

3. DIVERSITY
Conceptually, diversity may either be
understood as variety, in which all people
are regarded as unique individuals, or as
difference, in which specific groups of
people (e.g., non-whites and women), are
regarded as being different with respect to
a dominant group (e.g., white men).

4. CULTURAL DIVERSITY
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
“Is the variety of human societies or culture
in a specific region,or in the world as a
whole.
As well as more obvious cultural differences
that exist between people, there are
significant variations in the societies
organise themselves.

5. Importance of cultural
diversity
Societies are increasingly diverse or are
increasingly capable of admitting the
diversity which has always existed within
their national boarders
Persons and groups have
varied, plural and dynamic identities

6. Cont……
Culture takes diverse forms across time and space.
This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness and
plurality of the identities of the groups and
societies making up humankind.
As a source of exchange, innovation and creativity,
cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as
biodiversity is for nature.
In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity
and should be recognized and affirmed for the
benefit of present and future generations.

7. Cont….
 It
provide the opportunity to people to
share their ideas
 To transfer knowledge & experience
 Provide advantage to minority groups.

8. Issues related cultural diversity
 Stereotyped
views about workforce
 Lack of familiarity
 Nation-specific workplace environment
 Tensions between valuing diversity and
maintaining the cohesion of a
heterogeneous group
 Unequal dialogue
 Cultural silencing

9. Suggestions for addressing
diversity
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Plan for diversity from the outset of a project
Reassess and adapt to each new team and
to each new environment
Bring to a team with respect to the diversity of
a group.
Improve communications techniques
Bring in outside help when needed
Adjust management techniques to suit the
situation

10. Steps to strengthen
diversity
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Develop a Network
Establish a Forum
Create a Centre
Conduct a Conversation
Conduct a Conversation
Foster diversity in the media
Celebrate diversity
Promote dialogue
Introduce training
Celebrate diversity
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11. Thank you for participation ! !