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Diversity Manager Tamara R Weldon

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The document discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership. It provides several quotes emphasizing how diversity challenges assumptions, opens minds, and unlocks potential. It also discusses how a diverse board of directors can help steer a company through changing times. The document advocates for leveraging diversity within teams to engage employees and gain a competitive edge. It emphasizes that diversity is key to increasing productivity and reducing barriers.

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1 tamara weldon D i v e r s i t y M a n a g e r D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r s ·“Diversity Great achievements are not born from a single vision but from the combination of many distinctive viewpoints. Diversity challenges assumptions; open minds and unblocks our potential to solve any problem we may face.” t
t diversity Page 2 i n c l u s i o n PAGE 2 …….. Diversity Moments PAGE 3 ……...Leadership at Work PAGE 5 ……...Training Diversity PAGE 6 ………..What is Diversity? PAGE 7 ………….Moving Forward to Diversity. PAGE 8 …………..Tamara Weldon –Diversity Manager T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Page 3 D i v e r s i t y M a n a g e r L E A D E R S I N A C T I O N “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” D I V E R S I T Y M O M E N T S .“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.” D I V E R S I T Y M O M E N T S There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity” BUILDING LEADERS If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” t
4 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 4 L E A D E R S I N A C T I O N M E N T O R I N G Y O U R F U T U R E “Managing diversity well provides a distinct advantage in an era when flexibility and creativity are keys to competitiveness. An organization needs to be flexible and adaptable to meet new customer needs”. “We  all  should  know  that  diversity  makes   for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what  their  color.”   “Diversity  for  the  sake  of   diversity is not an accomplishment or a step forward. It's what you bring  to  the  table”.  by   Charlie Gonzalez
5 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 5 “Great  achievements  are  not  born   from a single vision but from the combination of many distinctive viewpoints. Diversity challenges assumptions, opens minds, and unlocks our potential to solve any problems we may face. -- Source Unknown I N S P I R I N G Y O U R T E A M I S D I V E R S I T Y I N T H E M A K I N G
6 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 6 M e n t o r i n g i s t h e K e y t o l e a d e r s h i p U N D E R S T A N D I N G D I V E R S I T Y The working population has changed. Therefore, the people running companies have to change too. A board meeting is not just about looking at the figures and how the company is performing. A board is made up of peo- ple -- human beings interacting with each other to help steer the company through changing and challenging times. Hiring fellow directors in your own image might seem comfortable, from a "getting on" point of view, but it is not necessarily in the best interests of the company, its stakehold- ers or its employees. A good board of directors will take time out to examine itself, and to challenge itself to ensure that all the decisions it makes are with an eye to doing what is in the best interest of the company. This is the true meaning of good corporate governance. This includes how other board members are appointed -- who should be selected to maximize the operational efficiency of the board whatever their back- ground, gender, color or religion. A good headhunter or executive search specialist can be enormously helpful in moving this forward. If they have the knowledge, com- petence, and trust to have a frank and honest discussion with the directors, they can help to shape the future composition of the board by proposing candidates who have the background and experience to move the busi- ness in a positive direction.
7 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 7 D i v e r s i t y M a n a g e r Ta m a r a W e l d o n M o v i n g f o r w a r d t o d i v e r s i t y . Leveraging the true power of diversity inside your teams, to engage your employees and gain your competi- tive edge has never been more important. Increasing productivity through reducing barriers and increasing individual skills is paramount to success. In every busi- ness to be successful you must engage your people and help them to understand that diversity is the key to success. As a Diversity Manager teach- ing diversity is a passion be- cause it creates long lasting relationships.

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Diversity Manager Tamara R Weldon

  • 1. 1 tamara weldon D i v e r s i t y M a n a g e r D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r s ·“Diversity Great achievements are not born from a single vision but from the combination of many distinctive viewpoints. Diversity challenges assumptions; open minds and unblocks our potential to solve any problem we may face.” t
  • 2. t diversity Page 2 i n c l u s i o n PAGE 2 …….. Diversity Moments PAGE 3 ……...Leadership at Work PAGE 5 ……...Training Diversity PAGE 6 ………..What is Diversity? PAGE 7 ………….Moving Forward to Diversity. PAGE 8 …………..Tamara Weldon –Diversity Manager T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
  • 3. Page 3 D i v e r s i t y M a n a g e r L E A D E R S I N A C T I O N “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” D I V E R S I T Y M O M E N T S .“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.” D I V E R S I T Y M O M E N T S There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity” BUILDING LEADERS If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” t
  • 4. 4 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 4 L E A D E R S I N A C T I O N M E N T O R I N G Y O U R F U T U R E “Managing diversity well provides a distinct advantage in an era when flexibility and creativity are keys to competitiveness. An organization needs to be flexible and adaptable to meet new customer needs”. “We  all  should  know  that  diversity  makes   for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what  their  color.”   “Diversity  for  the  sake  of   diversity is not an accomplishment or a step forward. It's what you bring  to  the  table”.  by   Charlie Gonzalez
  • 5. 5 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 5 “Great  achievements  are  not  born   from a single vision but from the combination of many distinctive viewpoints. Diversity challenges assumptions, opens minds, and unlocks our potential to solve any problems we may face. -- Source Unknown I N S P I R I N G Y O U R T E A M I S D I V E R S I T Y I N T H E M A K I N G
  • 6. 6 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 6 M e n t o r i n g i s t h e K e y t o l e a d e r s h i p U N D E R S T A N D I N G D I V E R S I T Y The working population has changed. Therefore, the people running companies have to change too. A board meeting is not just about looking at the figures and how the company is performing. A board is made up of peo- ple -- human beings interacting with each other to help steer the company through changing and challenging times. Hiring fellow directors in your own image might seem comfortable, from a "getting on" point of view, but it is not necessarily in the best interests of the company, its stakehold- ers or its employees. A good board of directors will take time out to examine itself, and to challenge itself to ensure that all the decisions it makes are with an eye to doing what is in the best interest of the company. This is the true meaning of good corporate governance. This includes how other board members are appointed -- who should be selected to maximize the operational efficiency of the board whatever their back- ground, gender, color or religion. A good headhunter or executive search specialist can be enormously helpful in moving this forward. If they have the knowledge, com- petence, and trust to have a frank and honest discussion with the directors, they can help to shape the future composition of the board by proposing candidates who have the background and experience to move the busi- ness in a positive direction.
  • 7. 7 D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r Page 7 D i v e r s i t y M a n a g e r Ta m a r a W e l d o n M o v i n g f o r w a r d t o d i v e r s i t y . Leveraging the true power of diversity inside your teams, to engage your employees and gain your competi- tive edge has never been more important. Increasing productivity through reducing barriers and increasing individual skills is paramount to success. In every busi- ness to be successful you must engage your people and help them to understand that diversity is the key to success. As a Diversity Manager teach- ing diversity is a passion be- cause it creates long lasting relationships.