diversity assessment

The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Trainer’s Sourcebook on Diversity

Valuing Diversity Self-Assessment – Worksheet Rate yourself openly and honestly on a scale of 1 to 5 for each item. Rarely Sometimes Always 1. I understand the agency’s diversity goals 1 2 3 4 5 2. I regularly assess my strengths and weaknesses in the areas of diversity, and I consciously try to improve myself. 1 2 3 4 5 3. I’m always asking questions. I’m curious about new things and people. 1 2 3 4 5 4. When I don’t understand what someone says, I ask for clarification. 1 2 3 4 5 5. I’m committed to respecting all co-workers, customers, and vendors. 1 2 3 4 5 6. I work willingly and cooperatively with people different from me. 1 2 3 4 5 7. I recognize how bonding with my own group may exclude, or be perceived as excluding others. 1 2 3 4 5 8. I can communicate with and influence people who are different from me in positive ways. 1 2 3 4 5 9. I’m interested in the ideas of people, who don’t think as I do, and I respect their opinions even when I disagree. 1 2 3 4 5 10. Some of my friends are different from me in age, race, background, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 11. I recognize I’m a product of my background: my way isn’t the only way. 1 2 3 4 5 12. I’m aware of my prejudices and consciously try to control my assumptions about people. 1 2 3 4 5 13. I try to help others understand my differences. 1 2 3 4 5 14. I work to make sure that people who are different from me are heard and are respected. 1 2 3 4 5

The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Trainer’s Sourcebook on Diversity

15. I help others succeed by sharing unwritten rules and showing them how to function better. 1 2 3 4 5 16. I apologize when I’ve offended someone. 1 2 3 4 5 17. I resist the temptation to make another group the scapegoat when something goes wrong. 1 2 3 4 5 18. I think of the impact of my comments and actions before I speak or act. 1 2 3 4 5 19. I refrain from repeating rumors that reinforce prejudice and bias. 1 2 3 4 5 20. I recognize and avoid using language that reinforce stereotypes. 1 2 3 4 5 21. I include people different from me in informal networks and events. 1 2 3 4 5 22. I believe and convey the nontraditional employees are as skilled and competent as others. 1 2 3 4 5 23. I get to know people as individuals who are different from me. 1 2 3 4 5 24. I turn over responsibility to people who are different from me as often as I do people who are like me. 1 2 3 4 5 25. I disregard physical characteristics when interacting with others and when making decisions about competence or ability. 1 2 3 4 5 26. I avoid generalizing the behavior or attitudes of one individual to an entire group. 1 2 3 4 5 (e.g, “All men are…” “All black people are…”) 27. I say “I think that’s inappropriate” when I think someone is making a derogatory comment or joke. 1 2 3 4 5 28. I recognize that others may stereotype me, and I try to overcome incorrect assumptions that they may make. 1 2 3 4 5 Score by column ____+______+_____+_____+______ =Total Score

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