Valuing Diversity
Consider a preconceived perception you have about someone who comes from a different background. The differences can include regional, ethnic, class, values, beliefs, gender, or even generational factors. Explain which barrier(s) to valuing diversity you could apply to better understand and appreciate the contributions that this person’s differences can make. In your discussion, answer the following questions:
What preconceived ideas do I have about this person?
What is the source of those preconceptions?
How do my preconceptions facilitate or impede communication attempts with this person?
What personal communication habits (verbal or nonverbal) do I portray that this person may not understand?
How did I, or can I, overcome barriers and create genuine communication between us and in the organization as a whole?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.