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In practice
• If you have a diverse workforce but a homogeneous group of
top-level decision makers, your organization will not benefit
fully from diversity. Top-level commitment and example
are vital.
• Find ways to encourage a culture of inclusion, respect, and
communication among all employees.
• Use yourself as a role model within the business for successfully
dealing with diversity.
• Recognize the difference between superficial diversity (eg
differences in gender and ethnicity) and deep-level diversity
(eg differences in knowledge and differences in values).
Encourage your organization to embrace both types of diversity.
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