Within the larger national context, diversity is said to be important and very few people dare to socially state their displeasure with the term and what it means. Let’s agree in our politically correct world that diversity is appreciated and that there is value ascribed. But what would this mean for organizations of learning, working, teaching and/or monetary exchange? Whether … [Read more...] about Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation (Part II): Strategies for Success
Institutional Diversity Topics and Events
The Role of Education in Shaping Diversity in One’s Professional Life
On April 16, 2013, I was one of several panelists, along with Andrew Adams, III, JD and Damon A. Williams, PhD, for an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The theme was “Reflections on Diversity and Excellence – OAMI Through the Years”. The … [Read more...] about The Role of Education in Shaping Diversity in One’s Professional Life
Women and Leadership – Doing it Her Way
March is Women’s History Month, and it is a designated time to reflect on the accomplishments of women as leaders, and how much farther we have to go. On Ryerson University’s campus we celebrated Viola Desmond Day and International Women’s Day. Both celebrations underscored how women leaders are essential to advancing the status of women in North America. Julia … [Read more...] about Women and Leadership – Doing it Her Way
Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to read a Huffington Post article entitled Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business by Tim Hockey, President and CEO, TD Canadian Trust. I definitely agree with his general premise and the 5 key points that he made about how to achieve diversity within an organization: 1) Be authentic, 2) Get your house in order, 3) Invest in the … [Read more...] about Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation
Black History Month: A U.S. or Canadian Experience?
On February 4, I attended an event celebrating Black History Month (BHM) in Canada held at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts. It was the 2013 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Black History Month Student Essay Competition Reception. RBC asked high school students applying to Canadian colleges or universities to tell their stories of how Black Canadians have … [Read more...] about Black History Month: A U.S. or Canadian Experience?