Diversity and

Inclusion
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Define the key terms of diversity and inclusion and explain their relevance to CLC

Commit to one change you can make to promote empathy in the workplace

Describe implicit bias and discuss its impact on an organization

Identify the top five benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace

Adopt and encourage a more diverse and inclusive work environment

MODULE 1:
Introduction
and Key Terms
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define the key terms of diversity and inclusion

Explain relevance of the terms to CLC

Describe the importance of this initiative to CLC

Why are we having this training?

Never a wrong time

Important initiative for CLC

Provide a higher quality of services to our

residents and gain better understanding of
others’ perspectives
Five Key Terms

Diversity Inclusion

Equality

Equity Privilege
Diversity
Diversity

“In a workplace, diversity means employing people

who may be different from each other and who do
not all come from the same background. The
differences may be those of national origin, physical
appearance, religion, education, age, gender, or
sexual orientation.”
(“Diversity in the Workplace”, 2020)
Inclusion
Inclusion

“inclusion can be defined as the achievement of a

work environment in which all individuals are
treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to
opportunities and resources, and contribute fully to
the organization’s success”

(Verlinden, n.d.)
Inclusion
Equality
Equality

“When all employees are empowered and feel

empowered to bring their unique thoughts and ideas
to the table, they know they’re being valued equally”

(Link, 2019)
Equity
Equity

“In general, equity is what happens when all

members of a diverse population of employees have
equal opportunities and support to succeed and
grow”

(Link, 2019)
Diversity and Inclusion is a Process

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Diversity Inclusion Equality Equity

Privilege
Privilege

“A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or

available only to a particular person or group”

“Privilege,” (2020)
Privilege
Understanding Your Privilege Activity
So what? Why is the important to CLC?
Organizational challenges

Current state vs. goal state

Have work to do