Blog Post 6: Diversity
Talk about what diversity means to you. And explain how valuing and championing diversity will help you in your career.*Diversity means having a variety of options around you, whether it be people (races), a variety of objects or lots of ideas. I feel diversity is very important to have because it allows for new ideas and options and a broader perspective on things. For example: having input from others with a different perspective, because they come from a different background, may result in a great finding, new method or offer an issue or possibility that was overlooked. Valuing and championing diversity will help me in my career by allowing for more than one option or way to solve problems. Also it will make me an overall better individual with all the experience with a diverse range of people.
Post the diversity statements from 5 companies or organizations in your field of interest, comment how they are similar and/or different. How do each of these fit with your own diversity values?
*All of these companies find it important to value diversity in race of employees/workers/students, as well as other major diversity categories. They differ in the ways diversity in the business is promoted, some have groups, programs, or workers within the company. They fit in with my diversity values because I find being diverse is important to a strong work situation and that is what they believe too.
1. Mayo Clinic
Inherent in the human element that drives Dow, diversity is viewed as a source of advantage. We value the differing experiences, backgrounds and perspectives among our employees, and draw from those differences to fuel innovation. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow's inclusive global community.
*All of these companies find it important to value diversity in race of employees/workers/students, as well as other major diversity categories. They differ in the ways diversity in the business is promoted, some have groups, programs, or workers within the company. They fit in with my diversity values because I find being diverse is important to a strong work situation and that is what they believe too.
1. Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's education enterprise promotes diversity and the added dimension that diverse students and faculty bring to each of its schools and ultimately to patient care. Such attributes include, but are not limited to, race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military veteran's status, and socio-economic status.
We strive to maintain and further develop a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all staff and students to contribute to, and develop their understanding of, local and global communities.
As a medical practice, we serve patients, families and one another with respect, concern, courtesy and responsiveness. A climate that nurtures and supports the contributions of every individual is essential to Mayo Clinic's success in patient care, education and research. Creating and sustaining this climate are the responsibilities of all who provide service and train at Mayo Clinic.
Our goal is to create a caring service environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all staff to achieve their fullest potential.
2. Boston Scientific
We are committed to creating and sustaining a work environment and culture that promotes inclusiveness. We rely on the diversity of people, perspective and experience to achieve outstanding business results.
We sponsor Employee Resource Groups, voluntary communities dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Some current Employee Resource Groups are:
3. Dow ChemicalWe strive to maintain and further develop a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all staff and students to contribute to, and develop their understanding of, local and global communities.
As a medical practice, we serve patients, families and one another with respect, concern, courtesy and responsiveness. A climate that nurtures and supports the contributions of every individual is essential to Mayo Clinic's success in patient care, education and research. Creating and sustaining this climate are the responsibilities of all who provide service and train at Mayo Clinic.
Our goal is to create a caring service environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all staff to achieve their fullest potential.
2. Boston Scientific
We are committed to creating and sustaining a work environment and culture that promotes inclusiveness. We rely on the diversity of people, perspective and experience to achieve outstanding business results.
We sponsor Employee Resource Groups, voluntary communities dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Some current Employee Resource Groups are:
- Bridge - Making the Connection to Black Employees
- ¡HOLA! (Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement)
- PACE (People Accepting and Celebrating Equality)
- Pearl (Asian Pacific Employees in Leadership)
- SAIL (South Asians in Leadership)
- Women’s Network
- Young Professionals Network
Inherent in the human element that drives Dow, diversity is viewed as a source of advantage. We value the differing experiences, backgrounds and perspectives among our employees, and draw from those differences to fuel innovation. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow's inclusive global community.
4. Hennepin County Medical Center
Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Since 1990, Hennepin has identified diversity and inclusion as a key initiative and an integral part of the care we provide. The initial focus was concentrated on education of differences and how those differences impact productivity in the workplace.
Though education and training are important aspects of the overall work, our continued commitment to diversity and inclusion has led us to adopt a five year strategy focused on four broad goals that take our work beyond education and training. Within each of these goals we have multiple initiatives. Our four goals are:
1. Expand leadership diversity
2. Strengthen workforce diversity
3. Provide culturally proficient patient care
4. Reflect the community we serve
5. University of Minnesota: Graduate School Commitment to Diversity
The Graduate School embraces the University of Minnesota’s position that promoting and supporting diversity among the student body is central to the academic mission of the University. We define diversity to encompass many characteristics including economic disadvantage, disadvantaged educational background, special talents, evidence of leadership qualities, race or ethnicity, a strong work record, and disability. A diverse student body enriches graduate education by providing a multiplicity of views and perspectives that enhance research, teaching, and the development of new knowledge. A diverse mix of students promotes respect for, and opportunities to learn from, others with the broad range of backgrounds and experiences that constitute modern society. Higher education trains the next generation of leaders of academia and society in general, and such opportunities for leadership should be accessible to all members of society. The Graduate School and its constituent graduate programs are therefore committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities through recruitment, admission, and support programs that promote diversity, foster successful academic experiences, and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.
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