Welcome to the Building Bridges to Understanding Seminar

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Welcome to the Building Bridges to Understanding
Seminar
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Diversity Defined

• Recognizing, appreciating, valuing, and utilizing
  the unique talents and contributions of all
  individuals.

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Circle of Differences
Age
Flex-time
Language
Non-union
Weight
Union
Disability
Single
Technical
Married
Race
Non-technical
Part-time
Religion
Gender
Function
Tall
Position
Short
Education
Class
Sexual Orientation
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Ground Rules

• There are few right or wrong answers
• Listen to each other
• Respect differences
• Agree to disagree
• Speak from self
• What is said in this room STAYS in this room
• Contribute honestly and positively
• Expect unfinished business
• Have fun

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Discovering Diversity Profile
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Tally Box
KNOWLEDGE
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3
0
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4
2
5
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1
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27
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STEREOTYPES
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Factors
Factors that affect our perceptions of others

• Values
• Biases
• Auras
• Projection
• Behavioral Styles

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Thank you for attending the Building Bridges to
Understanding Seminar