Diversity

For my last blog of the semester I just wanted to tell you all how much I have learned from this topic and how I will use these things to further my college experience and career. I always thought of myself as an open minded individual and someone who enjoyed peoples differences. Before this class I don't think I actually understood that diversity was more than just differences amongst race, gender, and age. I also never looked at diversity in relation to work. I think diversity is something that everyone should embrace and be mindful of because no one person is the same. Although diversity can have some challenges it also has its advantages. I think the main thing I will take from this chapter is embracing people's differences and not just in relation to the physical but also differences in opinion, creativity, education, and any other way people are different. I think its amazing when a group or team of different backgrounds and personalities are able to get together and come up with brilliant ideas together. Some day when I'm deciding who I want to work for me I'm going to make sure I have a diverse group of people, this way the creativity, customer service, and company performance will be successful. My major is Organizational Leadership so I'm probably going to have many more classes and job experiences where I will have to work in teams. Being able to understand and embrace other peoples differences when working in teams is crucial because it affects the team dynamics, function and productivity. Also by posting this blogs I have become more aware of diversity in the workforce and which companies are successful at it. I can look at these individual companies and use the techniques that have made them successful for my own success. I can also use this information when deciding where I want to work or intern. Being involved with a company that is diverse is definitely something I consider making me satisfied with a job and as we have learned job satisfaction is very important for a great experience at work.
Quasheena Ellis
Team 2