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VALUING DIVERSITY VS. MOVING TOWARD INCLUSION

Valuing Diversity Moving Toward Inclusion

Organization states that it values diversity

Involves a stated value and commitment to diversity and inclusion that is tied to an organizational mission or purpose

Senior leadership feels that diversity is inherently good

Senior leadership is committed to diversity and inclusion and models and leads from those values

Caring that diversity exists

Setting up organizational structures and systems that allow for an environment of equity and inclusion

Openness to diversity among people Implements actual strategies and tools to increase and support the diversity of its members

Resists any disruption to the status quo Takes into account that the organizational culture might be (will be) disrupted and plans accordingly

Is committed to organizational stability Is committed to organizational change

Requires no action or tangible results Requires action, accountability, and results

Utilizes disconnected short-term activities

Uses concerted, organized, strategic long- term efforts

Relatively easy position to take Very difficult work to be done

Adapted from Managing Cultural Diversity in Sports Organizations: A Theoretical Perspective, Doherty and Chelladurai (1999)