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DIVERSITY EXECUTIVE ONLINE Get in on the Conversation BLOGS NETWORK Does a Diversity Focus Perpetuate Racism? A recent blog post highlighted the arguments from an article published by Michael Berliner of the Ayn Rand Institute and Gary Hull of Duke University that said promoting one’s identity as a member of a racial group leads to separatism and a new kind of racism. Here’s what some network members had to say in response: Hello, New Members! diversity-executive. com/network “Instead of placing emphasis on differences, just let them know that discrimination will not be tolerated. Establish the standard, and hold people accountable to the standard. In my workplace, I care not that people know anything particularly about my ethnic history or pretend to appreciate differences, but that they treat me respectfully and do their jobs. That is the approach the military takes, and I think it works. Establish standard, perform to the standard, and enforce the standard end of story.” – BENJAMIN Get to know some of the newest faces in the Network: Jennifer Lewis Jay Forte Arina Lunel “My gut tells me Berliner and Hull are probably correct. We focus strongly on differences — even to the point of being so sensitive we fail to recognize human-ness. Perhaps it’s time to change our focus and terminology from diversity to inclusivity.” – JD Create your own profile to join the conversation. ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Does Your Selection Process Promote Diversity? diversity-executive. com/selection Perry Alter, senior consultant with Novations Group, offers steps for diversity executives to ensure their organizations’ selection processes promote diversity efforts. “I think we have to point out diversity because there is a lot of ignorance around differences. There is a tendency to assume everyone thinks the same way. I find what is often missing from diversity talks is how we all gain from it through increased dialogue, greater insights, creativity and innovation.” diversity-executive.com/blogs – CAROLINE READER SERVICES diversity-executive.com/subscribe Manage your Diversity Executive print, digital and newsletter subscriptions online. Disabled Workers Offer Well of Untapped Skills PODCASTS Around the World in One Broadcast diversity-executive.com/media diversity-executive. com/disabilities Mary Delaney, president of Personified, offers tips to leverage workers with disabilities for competitive edge. Novations President and CEO Mike Hyter talks about how a global perspective can refocus diversity and inclusion practices. 16 Diversity Executive | www.diversity-executive.com | November/December 2008 http://www.diversity-executive.com/blogs http://www.diversity-executive.com/subscribe http://www.diversity-executive.com/media http://www.diversity-executive.com

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Diversity Executive - November 2008 Editor’s Letter Contents Leadership Connections Guest Editorial Diversity Executive Online Middle Management Roadblock ‘Hidden Winds’ Hinder Progress The Domino Effect Supplier Partnerships Unlock Economic Opportunities Measuring Diversity Special Section: Who’s Who in Diversity and Inclusion Dimensions of Difference Overcoming Language Diff erences Business Intelligence: Combating Subtle Discrimination Case Study: Shifting Diversity Into Overdrive Advertisers’ Index Editorial Resources Strategies

Diversity Executive - November 2008

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