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1 May 26, 2010 North Bay Diversity Awareness Forum Noëlle Richardson, Chief Diversity Officer

2 “Diversity is all the ways in which we all differ” The Diversity Journey

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4 INCLUSION begins with “I”

5 Who Am I In The Face Of Diversity? “I” Biases Family Values Expressions of Love Parental Status Fears Food Gender Roles Notions of Beauty Religious Beliefs Ethnicity Traditions Learning Styles Ethics Value of Relationships View of the Elderly “I” Heterosexuals Older Bisexuals Women Transgender Individuals Gays Men Younger Lesbians Value of Education Persons with Disabilities Invisible Disabilities Learning Styles Working Styles Regional Perspectives Marital Status Eldercare ResponsibilitiesChildcare Responsibilities Eating Habits

6 Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting A diverse and inclusive organization that delivers excellent public service and supports all employees to achieve their full potential Vision Embed diversity in all OPS policies and programs Build a healthy workplace free from harassment and discrimination Reflect the public we serve at all levels of the organization Respond to the needs of a diverse population Goals Strategies Mainstreaming and Integration Behavioural and Cultural Transformation Informed, Committed and Competent Leadership OUTREACH & EDUCATION The OPS Three-Year Diversity Strategic Plan

7 7 Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion Better able to recruit the best talent from a diverse population Fosters new ideas for improving services and service delivery Responds to the needs of diverse communities Leadership imperative to provide a fair opportunity for everyone to realize his or her potential and to be respectful of others Research shows higher employee engagement in inclusive organizations and increased productivity and creativity in diverse teams Top talent will choose employers that are inclusive in their policies, programs and practices.

8 Paradigm Shifts from Equality to Equity (sameness) (fairness) from Sensitivity to Sensibility (political correctness) (comfort with difference) from Stereotype to Knowledge

9 Paradigm Shifts from Intent to Impact (good intentions) (effective outcomes) from Management to Leadership (positional) (non-positional) from the Golden Rule to the Platinum Rule

10 “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi


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