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MODULE 05 PROJECT – ACTION PLAN
What is the role of executives in the process of change management and strategic planning? How do issues with diversity and culture relate to change management?
The majority of individuals are averse to change. They fear it for the simple reason that change may be scary for those who are used to their routines. It's difficult for us to adapt to change, particularly in the workplace, since it pulls us out of our comfort zone. It is not difficult to execute good change management. It is a critical factor in assuring the success of significant changes like a new system rollout, a recent merger, a process reform, or the appointment of a new CEO (Sundari, 2018). The executives have a huge role to play in management and planning. The executives must assist their staff as they adjust to the shift. This group of managers and supervisors are the ones who are most likely to provide information about how a change would affect each employee.
An organization's ability to innovate and better serve an increasingly varied client base is enhanced when it employs individuals from various backgrounds (genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, temperaments, and so on). To fully realize this potential, inclusion and diversity must go hand in hand. Employees, colleagues, and coworkers must feel that they are cherished and respected. Diverse teams, especially in times of transition, are better able to generate new ideas and overcome reluctance to change because of the energy variety brings to the table.
Why is diversity inclusion important? What are the benefits? Specifically, address UCCO purpose for diversity.
Diversity and inclusion are all around us, affecting and projecting ourselves and other-worth. When one understands the others, one can appreciate the uniqueness of each individual and scenario. Everyone's personality is unique; therefore, no two people — not identical twins — are the same. This is what makes teams, workgroups, and families fascinating.
Along with this, understanding inclusivity and how people need connection are also critical to this understanding. When one grasps the significance of inclusion, one can see the good and bad consequences it may have on the person and the community. When we look at our teams and groups, we don't realize that we're watching a varied bunch who we hope are all united and included over the sport and exhibit this via victory. Diversity is celebrated and embraced at UCCO to offer students with life-changing learning opportunities.
Discuss how working with others can help respect diversity and respect for diverse perspectives.
Working with others is one of the most significant ways of helping us respect diversity and diverse perspectives. Diversity is an economic and legal goal that boosts the bottom line, fosters new ideas, and protects firms from legal repercussions (Sanchez, et al., 2018). Working with others makes it possible to discern the positive and negative effects of inclusion when one understands its importance. It's easy to overlook that our teams and groups are made up of diverse people who we hope will unify over the sport and demonstrate this via winning.
What are the challenges and benefits of employing a diverse workforce?
Workplace diversity may have both positive and negative effects on a company. Some of the difficulties include:
Communication: One of the most critical barriers in the success of any diversity program is the ability to communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries effectively. this kind of environment is characterized by confusion, a lack of cohesiveness, and a low sense of purpose
Resistance to change- Employees who refuse to accept the truth that their workplace is changing will always be found. New ideas and growth are stifled by a "we've always done it this way" mindset
Policies problems- This might be the most daunting task for all supporters of diversity in the workplace. Their findings from employee evaluations and research data will help them create and execute a tailored plan to maximize the benefits of diversity in the workplace.
Benefits
Having the ability to accept and benefit from diversity is critical to an organization's success and competitiveness. Developing and implementing a diversity strategy can have several positive effects on an organization, including:
· Increased adaptability- Companies with a diverse staff, may provide more options for solving service, sourcing, and resource allocation concerns. Employees from a wide range of backgrounds bring a unique set of skills and perspectives to the table when it comes to coming up with innovative solutions that can be quickly adapted to changing market conditions and consumer needs (Fine, et al., 2020).
· A broader range of services: A company can serve consumers worldwide by having employees with a wide range of knowledge and skills (including languages and cultural understanding).
· A wide range of perspectives of view: It's easier to come up with new ideas when you have a varied group of employees who are allowed to express their opinions openly. To better satisfy the demands of the company's business plan and its consumers, it may draw on this reservoir of expertise.
· More efficient execution: Every employee's performance is boosted when a company promotes an environment that values diversity. Consequently, a company's overall strategy may be put into action and lead to increased production, profit, and return on investment.
What should Barbara’s plan be for encouraging teamwork among a diverse workforce and ensuring that employees make meaningful and valuable contributions to team projects and tasks. Incorporate Barbara’s personal experience with the team of clinic managers.
In this case, Barbara should create a stimulating and productive environment instead of an environment rich in competition and hatred due to the effects of competitive incentives. Therefore, it is essential to come up with activities that can help the employees showcase their diverse cultures and arts through activities like a talent show. It is also necessary to ensure fairness and equality for everybody.
References
Fine, C., Sojo Monzon, V., & Lawford-Smith, H. (2020). Why does workplace gender diversity matter? Justice, organizational benefits, and policy.
Sanchez, J. E., DeFlorio, L., Wiest, L. R., & Oikonomidoy, E. (2018). Student perceptions of inclusiveness in a college of education with respect to diversity. College Student Journal, 52(3), 397-409.
Sundari, R. (2018). Workplace diversity and its impact on performance of employees. BVIMSR’s Journal of Management Research, 10(2), 145-156.