Minority and Gender Diversity in DHS

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

• What have been some of your positive or negative experiences working with people of different backgrounds? Explain.
  • Please keep your responses appropriate for a professional discussion.
• How did you handle these experiences?
  • Why did you handle them in this way?
• What support did you receive from your employer? Explain.
  • What were the conclusions of the event with regard to employer intervention or lack thereof? Explain.
    • Do you feel that it was a valuable learning experience? Why or why not?
• What recommendations can you provide others with regard to working in diverse environments? Explain.