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Why Diversity Programs Fail (Programs with Results (Diversity Task Force…
Why Diversity Programs Fail
Basics
Won't get managers on board by blaming and shaming
Positive effects of diversity training rarely last a day or two
Often end up in backlash
Don't start with negative messages: "Discriminate and the company will pay the price."
Poor Returns
Mandatory diversity training
Testing
Greivance systems
Programs with Results
Voluntary training
Self managed teams
Cross training
College recruitment targeting women and minorities
Mentoring
Diversity Task Force & Managers
Task force includes existing so is cheaper
Three basic principles
Engage managers in solving the problem
Mentoring!
Expose them to different groups
Cross training!
Work towards common goal
Encourage social accountability
Play on need to look good in public eye
Transparency to activate social accountability